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BOLD BIRDS NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN

1173 EDGEWOOD AVE SOUTH, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-619-2943

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats99
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2615446
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over open case of bagged lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spring mix lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); pimento cheese (49F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); banana pudding (49F - Cold Holding); slaw (60F - Cold Holding) food items stored in flip top cooler on prep line. Per employee all food items were previously stocked from the walk in cooler and have been stored in flip top cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee moved all food items to th weakly in cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear solution hanging on hand wash sink near back door.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on Ice machine, employee discarded beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler where chicken is stored.
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink Near back door.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with dust in walk in cooler. Gasket soiled on reach in freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade Paper towel stored on top of prepped cut lettuce in flip top cooler.
High priority/14-86-1
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored with single service food containers and bagged flour. Manager moved both bottles.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slight mold like build up on ice chute in dining area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food debris on ceiling above prep table.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on chicken cooler
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching toppings for shakes- sprinkles and Oreos. Manager. Properly stored scoops.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers dusty in the walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitation solution when not in use.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 28, 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over a case of cheese, manager properly stored raw shell eggs
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on ice chute in dining area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black soufflé cup with no handle used to scoop feta cheese, manager remove soufflé cup
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sweater stored on shelf with dry storage items, employee moved her belongings
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in the walk in cooler are soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of chicken cooler is soiled with food debris
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service forks stored not inverted across from register, manager inverted forks
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored with food items, employee properly stored purse during inspection
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Handle of scoop touching flour, employee properly stored scoop
Basic/10-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of chicken cooler
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled containers with powdery substance stored inside, manager labeled containers
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on flip top cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rusty shelves in the Walk in cooler
Intermediate/22-31-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee handling condiments in kitchen with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil pooled behind fryers
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. soiled gasket on reach in cooler used to store ice cream mix
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom corners of reach in cooler where chicken is stored
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on walls and floors in the Walk in cooler
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained Cutting board on flip top cooler prep station
Intermediate/22-02-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No temperature measuring device for hot water sanitizer in dish machine
Intermediate/16-62-1
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof provided, manager has employee reporting form in email.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear solution stored on bottom of prep table, employee labeled spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulated on flor under fryer by back wall
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of reach in cooler where chicken is stored, employee cleaned cooler during inspection
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service Cups stored on floor near entrance to kitchen, manager properly stored food items during inspection
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled clear container stored on dry storage shelf, employee labels container sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.