Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
9041 Southside Blvd Ste 180, Jacksonville, FL 32256Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville has accumulated 366 violations across 55 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.7 per visit. This location previously operated as Levant Grill & Hookah Lounge and was shut down twice for roach activity. Fire inspections cited cooking equipment with no hood suppression system and portable fire extinguishers in red zones across both operators. The facility faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,565 in fines. Recent enforcement shows an active pattern: between February and October 2025, inspectors issued emergency orders after finding repeated non-compliance, with the facility failing callbacks on August 21 before achieving compliance on August 22.
Most recent closure: October 29, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (2)
Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,565.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025090175 | $800.00 | Oct 29, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2025077338 | $600.00 | Aug 19, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 5--2019025579 | $150.00 | Mar 19, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2016026324 | $375.00 | May 25, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2016016512 | $640.00 | Mar 29, 2016 | Orlando |
Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Gyro cone spinner stored outside of hood.
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.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
1. At POS system near wait station
2. At Bar area on wall
Employee stated waiting on company to come out but they cancel due to COVID and waiting for them to reschedule **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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.
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher near bar area in red zone. Manager stated that company is coming out to replace. - From follow-up inspection 2020-03-04: Still the same **Time Extended**
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.
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher near bar area in red zone. Manager stated that company is coming out to replace.
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.
Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (55)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— 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
— 13 inspections44 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 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· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 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.
— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 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· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections53 violations · 24 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 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· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Basic Violations
Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville was last shut down on October 29, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville had?
- Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville has had 55 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville find?
- Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,565.00 in fines.
- How much has Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville been fined?
- Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $2,565.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Ruz Bukhari Afghan Cuisine & Coffee House in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Levant Grill & Hookah Lounge (2020-2020).
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