Eat SafelyIn Florida

CANTEEN

2253 DENNIS ST, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 9043557770

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2614725
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding 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. No written procedures provided at inspection, emailed manager clean up procedures
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 spoon touching sprinkles.
Basic/10-01-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Some pizza boxes left uncovered on top of white fridge. Establishment been closed for a week.
Basic/25-05-4
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled on the side of the ice divider.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles above three upright coolers across from dip in dot freezer.
Basic/36-32-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on stainless freezer.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of scoop touching ice at drink machine
Basic/10-08-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in freezer used to stored pizza dough
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. No written procedures provided at inspection, emailed manager clean up procedures
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
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. Employee Cantrell employed since June 2023
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 employee reporting forms provided for Cantrell and Kiera
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine, manager cleaned ice machine during inspection
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage area
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles over reach in freezers in server area
Basic/36-32-5

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.