BOTTLENOSE BREWING
9700 DEER LAKE CT. SUITE 1, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.551.7570
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2014049828 | Nov 25, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | $440 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has several food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top behind lid of reach in cooler soiled
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has several food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of microwave handle is soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut mark on cutting board
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Jug oil on floor in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer with ice build up
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with encrusted food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler with gasket soiled Exterior fryer soiled with grease build up
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Operator has garage style doors in dining room open and vent fans not turned on
Stored food not covered. Cooked wings in reach in freezer uncovered
Feb 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge stated there are 2 total cook line employees and 3 total bar/server food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training available.
Dec 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge stated there are 2 total cook line employees and 3 total bar/server food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training available.
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. Operator has 5 total employees with no proof of form. Provided blank form
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Establishment is packaging soft cheese using a reduced oxygen packaging method and holding it for more than 48 hours. Operator has soft Swiss cheese vacuum packed with date prep 6-23-25 that was stored in reach in freezer and removed to thaw in walk in cooler on 12-2-25. Stop sale issued.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Operator has 1 pack cooked sausage vacuum packed labeled with prep date 11-7-25 and 1 pack sauté onions vacuum packed labeled with prep date 11-15-25 stored on shelf in walk in cooler that was stored frozen but pull thawed on 12-2-25. Stop sale issued and provided operator with Special Processes at Retail hand out
Time/temperature control for safety cheese that is reduced oxygen packaged is beyond 30 calendar days of its packaging. See stop sale. Operator has soft Swiss cheese vacuum packed with date prep 6-23-25 that was stored in reach in freezer and removed to thaw in walk in cooler on 12-2-25. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato cutter on wall stored with encrusted food debris
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge stated there are 2 total cook line employees and 3 total bar/server food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training available.
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. Operator has 5 total employees with no proof of form. Provided blank form
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Non-food grade brush in use at pizza station. Employee discarded
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator has 1 pack cooked sausage vacuum packed labeled with prep date 11-7-25 and 1 pack sauté onions vacuum packed labeled with prep date 11-15-25 stored on shelf in walk in cooler that was stored frozen but pull thawed on 12-2-25. Stop sale issued and provided operator with Special Processes at Retail hand out
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of microwave soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of reach in freezer
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipments soiled with black build up and food debris
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several tongs stored on oven door handle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles stored on soiled surfaces at pizza oven station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen door with broken self closing door hinges
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf not inverted
Stored food not covered. Stored frozen cooked wings in reach in freezer not covered
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. C02 tank stored inside establishment next to vending machine
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink located outside back door of kitchen
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water in entire establishment. Gas is currently turned off while operator still under renovation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women restroom
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees started work handling equipment without washing hands upon arrival. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked vegetables. Operator removed raw beef to properly store.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made coleslaw prepared on 6/12 not consumed within 7 days of preparation. Stop Sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled/ stained Also, soda gun and holster of soda gun in bar area soiled. Also, wedged in prep are near triple sink soiled with dried food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to fryers used to store large spatula. Operator removed spatula from hand wash sink
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. Multiple employees have expired certificates from Feb. one employee (Mia) has valid safestaff
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo oven next to 2 door reach in freezer on cook line soiled/ has accumulation of debris. Also, microwave across from grill soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray can stored on top shelf above clean utensils, operator moved item to chemical rack.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior flip top part of cooler on cooks line. Employee started cleaning during inspection.
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. 1 employee expired and 2 employees no certificate at all.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork made 2 days ago and milk opened 4 days ago, employee dated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle paper boat inside pickle container in reach in cooler on cooks line, employee removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Coleslaw container green lid is cracked. Large plastic container the corner is broken off.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of flat top. Back piece of fryers. Walk in cooler food racks.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On spatula and sauce bottle lids on clean dish rack.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near ware washing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed counter flip top cutting board with deep grooves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled filters over grill.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk-in cooler floor unsealed.
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.