Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

3631 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Overview

Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville received a stop-use order on May 30, 2024 affecting all open food processing, dispensing, equipment, and utensils in the side storage room due to ongoing pest infestation issues. The facility was inspected on June 21, 2024 for a focused consultation with management regarding the pest problems; the establishment was working with a pest control company at that time, and the stop-use order remained in effect. A subsequent sanitation inspection on June 2, 2025 documented 14 violations including small flying insects observed in the kitchen and retail area, chemical storage above food products (corrected during inspection), and missing employee health and illness reporting procedures. The person in charge was unable to answer health-related questions and could not provide proof of employee training on illness reporting requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 14 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GREG PENSABENE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request # 5132863

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to answer health related questions. Y o
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Management unable to provide proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report illness that is transmissible through food. Health recommendation for Managers and Food Employee Agreement was provided for guidance.
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
This food establishments does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Walk in cooler: Bottle of spray foam sealer stored on shelf directly above food products. COS: Chemical moved to an appropriate location during inspection. x Y o x
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Kitchen: Hand wash sink blocked by food containers and sponges. COS: Items moved out of basin during inspection.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Kitchen: No soap or hand drying provision stocked at hand washing sink. COS: Soap and paper towels provided during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Establishment : Small flying insects observed in the kitchen and retail area.
6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Kitchen: Dead insect observed on prep table.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back Area: Light shining crack at the bottom of the exterior door.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Kitchen: Counter tops and prep areas observed with a build up of dried food debris.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail: Multiple retail shelves observed stained and with a build up of dirt and debris. Walk in cooler: Walls, ceilings and fans all observed with a build up of dirt, dust and food debris.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Kitchen: Floors and walls observed with a build up of dirt, dust and food debris.
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Walk in cooler: Personal food commingled with food to be sold to the public.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Current food permit not displayed.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: Focused inspection conducted for consultation with management about ongoing pest infestation issues. The person in charge is aware of the issues and is currently working with a pest control company to get the issues corrected. The original Stop-use Order for all open food processing, dispensing, equipment and utensils and Side storage room issued on 5/30/2024 remains in effect.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville last inspected?
Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 2, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville had?
Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville find?
Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 2, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dae Ho Oriental Food Store in Jacksonville are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.

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