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13 GYPSIES

887 STOCKTON ST, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 904.389.0330

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614166
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Feta cheese dated 10/29/24
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A few home made sauces dated 12/31/25
High priority/01B-02-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard prepping food.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hummus dated 8/18/25 Garlic sauce dated 8/17/25
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hummus dated 8/18/25 Garlic sauce dated 8/17/25 tuna (49-50F - Cold Holding); pork soup (50F - Cold Holding) food items are stored on bottom shelf in glass door cooler. Spoke with manager above storing foods where there can be an even air flow. Food items were stored in cooler since previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna (49-50F - Cold Holding); pork soup (50F - Cold Holding) food items are stored on bottom shelf in glass door cooler. Spoke with manager above storing foods where there can be an even air flow. Food items were stored in cooler since previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employees working in kitchen.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on small reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled with dust in reach in cooler. Manager cleaned fan cover.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on blue wall near hand sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Empanada Mushrooms Tomato sauce Kimchi Goat cheese All food items exceed 7 day shelf life stored in clear sliding door cooler.
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kevan Kimball expired 1/7/25
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing food items
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Door tracks on sliding door cooler are soiled with food debris
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on blue wall near hand sink
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Feta cheese dated 10/29/24
High priority/01B-02-5
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked mushroom dated 9/11/24 when placed in the freezer, secondary thaw date not written on container. Manager wrote the date on the container when it was removed from the freezer.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items with facial no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on sliding glass door cooler, manager cleaned door frame and gasket during inspection
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wood trim of triple sink
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust
Basic/36-34-5
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Boxes of glass cups stored on floor under shelves
Basic/24-26-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food items without a beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with food debris, employee cleaned gasket
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in establishment when walking in
Basic/36-64-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like on wood panel at triple sink
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.