243 BAR AND GRILL
243 S EDGEWOOD AVE, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 9042356249
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2024
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment does not have clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018061217 | Nov 16, 2018 | May 20, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no dates on any old oyster tags for raw oysters sold by establishment.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed 3 containers of raw oysters removed from original packaging. Tags were stored with oysters.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 package of commercially processed raw fish thawed in its original packaging.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle to reach in cooler by kitchen entrance in disrepair.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; grease build up on floor around fryer station. Walls with grease stains throughout kitchen. Ceiling tiles with grease stains throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets of reach in cooler doors soiled with mold like substance build up.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil lining multiple food contact surfaces throughout kitchen.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer near back corner of kitchen. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 1 employee rinse hands in prep sink next to hand wash sink on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on soda gun nozzle behind bar. Person in charge stated soda gun was not in use and removed nozzle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink on cook line or near three compartment sink.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed establishment selling raw oysters to the public but no tags are kept. No oysters on site during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid in disrepair on reach in cooler behind bar.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; grease build up on floors throughout kitchen. Soiled walls around cook line and near open oven. Grease build up on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on all reach in cooler doors.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover on multiple shelves in kitchen.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened package of raw beef stored over opened package of cooked fries. Person in charge moved beef to proper storage area.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed raw shrimp in pan in standing water in three compartment sink. Employee stated shrimp was pulled to thaw 30 minutes prior. Person in charge moved shrimp to reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; interior of smoker in back of establishment with food debris and grease build up. Microwave on wire rack near rear entrance soiled.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed five (5) bags of raw oysters with no tag. Person in charge stated they remove tags and discard.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of clear chemical person in charge stated was sanitizer stored on prep shelf with food items near office.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above office door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board stored under prep shelf near rear entrance with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches in roach trap located next to fryer station across from smoker person in charge stated was not in use. Person in charge cleaned and discarded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors under reach in cooler at back area of kitchen. Soiled floors under reach in cooler with bottled beers in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw oysters stored on floor while employee was shucking oysters. Person in charge moved container to proper storage levels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above fryer station. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Observed opened dumpster lid on dumpster across street person in charge stated belonged to establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service items stored on floor in three compartment sink area by kitchen entrance.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment does not have clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-104.
Ceiling tile missing. Leading to door of manager office, one ceiling tile missing. Operator stated he has a tile to replace.
Dead roaches on premises. In women's restroom, first stall had dead roach. Operator discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Standing reach in cooler door handle in kitchen is cracked and in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles next to bbq pit cracked and in disrepair.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tiles above stove fryers has build up of grease.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
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.