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AC JACKSONVILLE

5323 BIG ISLAND DR, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.902.7456

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats102
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616309
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blanched sausage, goat cheese (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler across from grill. Chef stated they took temps earlier today and were fine. Chef placed both items in walk in freezer to chill. Retemped 20 minutes at 40F-41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter
High priority/29-42-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean container at dry storage rack wet nesting. Manager removed
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
Basic/33-16-4
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No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Jurisdiction #140544 expiration 1-4-26 and jurisdiction #140544 expiration 1-4-26
/48-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk in walk-in-cooler opened two days ago not date marked. Chef date marked milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill and portable cutting board on prep table soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill have accumulation of debris. Chef cleaned gasket.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blanched sausage, goat cheese (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler across from grill. Chef stated they took temps earlier today and were fine. Chef placed both items in walk in freezer to chill. Retemped 20 minutes at 40F-41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Chef unable to provide a measuring device for hot water being used as a sanitizer at high temp dish machine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Evan has unapproved employee training certification provided by servsafe. Servsafe is only provider name listed on certificate.
Intermediate/53B-03-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area near service sink. Chef labeled multipurpose cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sink at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator placed handwashing sign at hand wash sink in bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler next to grill soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener at prep table soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM for any manager at this location. Chef will be taking exam soon per operator.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chemical test strips for Sink and Surface used for the sanitizer bucket and for triple sink. Unable to test during this inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. TPHC used at cold and hot bar without written procedure written out. Operator filled out TPHC paperwork during this inspection for both cold bar and out bar items.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on top of single service straws on storage shelf next to walk in freezer. Operator removed employees clothing to properly store.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil stored on floor on cook line under counter. Also, container of ice cream stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in coolers and shelf under grill soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese crumbles, egg whites, French toast batter, shredded cheese blend, cooked sausage (49F-51F - Cold Holding) doubled panned in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator removed all foods and placed in walk in freezer to chill. Retemped all foods at end of inspection and all foods except cooked sausage at 41-42F (sausage at 44-45F)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs available to be served undercooked per breakfast menu. No consumer advisory for breakfast menu or posted sign, only consumer advisory on dinner menu. Distributed consumer advisory during inspection and operator posted.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Obtained of oil and box with wrapped bags of garlic potatoes stored on floor in walk in freezer and kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.