Restaurant Report: State inspectors find not-so-delectable culinary practices at Indian restaurant

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax’s Ben Becker tells you every week about your favorite places to eat in the Original Restaurant Report.

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Indian food has certain delectable culinary traditions, but this week, inspectors discovered more than fragrant spices at one local restaurant.

Becker paid a visit to Taste of India on Hampton Point Drive near County Road 210. State inspectors found 22 live roaches, 38 dead roaches and an employee touched ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. it was temporarily closed.

“Where were [the roaches] hiding? In the wheels of the refrigerator?” Becker asked.

“In the wheels of the refrigerator yeah yeah,” explained the manager.

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Elsewhere, Two Dudes Seafood on Solana Road near A1A was cited for 105 rodent droppings, a time/temperature safety violation and unwashed fruits and vegetables. It was temporarily closed.

Inspectors said Kaiba Japanese Steakhouse on 3rd Street South near A1A had 5 dead roaches, wastewater backing up on the kitchen floor and raw food not separated from ready-to-eat food. It was temporarily closed.

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Becker’s last stop was Mayday Ice Cream on Tree Boulevard near State Road 312. It was cited for 118 rodent droppings, rodent activity in broken ice cream machines and a mold-like substance on a glass door. It was temporarily closed.

All restaurants passed follow-up inspections.

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