Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
2151 Lane Ave S Ste 206, Jacksonville, FL 32210Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 191 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.8 per visit. The facility has operated under two prior names: Pineapples Caribbean American Restaurant (2017) and Ahadu Ethiopia Restaurant (2020). Fire safety violations include a blocked exit and extension cord misuse. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $360 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: between November 2022 and January 2026, inspectors issued 6 administrative complaint recommendations, with callbacks finding continued violations on hand washing, employee health policies, and pest control gaps.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019046871 | $200.00 | Jul 9, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2015024338 | $160.00 | May 18, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Back door blocked by chair and boxes.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed extension cord in use for extended period.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $360.00 in fines.
- How much has Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville been fined?
- Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $360.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pineapples Caribbean American Restaurant (2017), Ahadu Ethiopia Restaurant (2020).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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