BENCHWARMERS CAFE
3560 PHILIPS HWY, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-379-1286
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger on shelf above juice in upright cooler by cook line, employee rearranged
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Naumann took test on 12-11a¿¿20 and expired 12-2025
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal gloves above soda syrup, employee moved them, gun above dressing in jars, manager moved it
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container is dirty, employee placed it in trip,e sink to be washed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black build up in up on gasket in upright freezer by soda syrup, shelf under microwaves, exterior of warmer with grease build up in up, food build up on base of handles in triple sink, vent in walk in cooler dusty
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves with food build up in upright cooler by cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go container on floor by walk in cooler, employee paced on shelf
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Manager grabbed Philip meat then jalapeños to put on grill, explained to him and he washed hands, jalapeños got to 160f
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made yesterday early morning
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water in hand sink, back prep area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back prep area
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink above to go containers, cook line, employee discarded it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hun above customer food, employee rearranged
Equipment in poor repair. Door in walk in freezer is cracked on side
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. One tile crack by upright freezer
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee placed it by triple sink to be washed
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in upright freezer, exterior of warmer, shelf by toaster oven, handles in triple sink, gasket in box freezer, interior of cooler used as table in back prep area, vent in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top shelf in upright cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Too many coffee filters out, employee placed them in bag
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By box freezers in back prep area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle at triple sink faucet
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By cutting board, employee placed it in bucket
Jan 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger on shelf above milk, operators rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. 122f corn beef hash, placed here 2 hrs ago, explained to him and operators mixed it, got to 155f
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400ppm quat in bucket, test strip bluish, employee diluted it to 300 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line, operator placed some
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Where reheating
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot side in hand sink by triple sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food in freezer, employee rearranged
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse above soda syrup, operator moved them, gun above sauces in reach in cooler, operator moved it
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar, employee moved it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf above chili in walk in cooler, employee rearranged
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By slicer
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food prepared in a private home. Coleslaw, owner said he stored it at home lasting nigh, he wrote employee food on it
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers on shelf above tomatoes, in walk in cooler, raw bacon on shelf above cheese in upright cooler by cook line, employee prearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f milk, ham, sausage, coleslaw, cheeses, less than 4 hrs, employee moved them to walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles, cleaned by employee
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl open hand sink by cook line, employee removed it
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In hand sink by triple sink and employee restroom, open dispensers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made on Friday, walk in cooler, employee wrote date on
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side in hand sink at triple sink room n
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep area, one open can by front counter, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gun above sauces in cooler, employee moved it to bottom shelf
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk con cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in upright cooler by triple sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups in bag on floor, front counter, employee placed the on shelf
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table with slicer
Jan 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then changed gloves and grabbed cooked bacon, explained to mgr and he washed hands
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hans sanitizer above bread, cook line, employee moved it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzle and ice chute, employee cleaned them
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink close to triple sink, employee placed some
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two expired on 1-4 and 1-10, 2024
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. On hot water side, hand sink by triple sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above soda syrup boxes, employee moved them
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk sugar container, gasket in box freezer by hand sink in back area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior part of door in cooler by triple sink and shelves, employee cleaned it
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Knives and spoons overfilled so they are exposed, employee rearranged
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By table where slicer is at
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed it in
Aug 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then grabbed plate to placed cooked eggs, explained to her and she washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw phili meat-open box on shelf above gator tots in upright freezer, employee rearranged
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened early morning yesterday, employee wrote date on
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. Emailed one
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side in hand sink at back prep room
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink at front counter by packets with food, employee moved it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for cut tomatoes is cracked, prep cooler
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by soda syrup rack, employee wrote down one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at cook line, gasket in prep cooler, cooler in back not in use,
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with plastic ware at front counter, employee placed it on shelf
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table in back
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.