BILLY JACKS
9530 HECKSCHER DR, Jacksonville FL 32226 · 330-272-1064
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Fish dip dated 2/9 in reach in 2 door salad cooler. Blue cheese mix made onsite dated 2/6 in walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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/ WORDSMAN ASHLEY expired 2/16/2026
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Fryer station cook Avery
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal head phones stored on sick prep area, manager removed
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 door flip top cooler on line near fryers
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppms changed container and primed 100 ppms
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored on containers of soup and smoked corn, moved to store correctly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Fish dip dated 2/9 in reach in 2 door salad cooler. Blue cheese mix made onsite dated 2/6 in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Melted butter not time marked at press
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/ WORDSMAN ASHLEY expired 2/16/2026
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Fryer station cook Avery
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on back prep area next to back door, drink discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal head phones stored on sick prep area, manager removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person making turkey wings wearing watch and bracelet
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 door flip top cooler on line near fryers
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of coleslaw mix on floor of walk in cooler. Cases of frozen fries stored on floor of walk in freezer, manager moved to store correctly
Single-service articles improperly stored. Roll of white paper used to wrap brisket stored on floor in dry storage, manager moved to store correctly
Stored food not covered. Soup in walk in cooler from 2-16 not covered, manager placed on lid
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw rib tip over Brunswick soup in walk in freezer, moved
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over Brunswick soup in walk in cooler, moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings in reach in cooler 47-53f. Moved to reach in freezer to cool down. Gator bits 53f stacked to high in pan, discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter chip up front, time as a public health chart not filled out. Discarded and time marked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans blocking all handsink, moved to access
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with green substance inside not labeled, manager stated it soap. Labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored over flip top cooler and personal drink stored next to opened tortillas. Discarded
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fries on floor of kitchen, moved On walk in freezer floor opened' case of onion rings.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In two door flip top cooler on line across from fry freezer missing ambient thermometer, manager provided
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib out side near kitchen back door,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef scraps used to make aju, manager states when it's full it's 3 days worth,
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and sink in back prep area, moved
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between cooler and tables on line, knives in use moved
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers in back dry storage on the floor, manager moved to shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing on rack in back near ice machine, moved to under running water.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 handsink on line, soap provided
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