CHOWDER TED'S
5215 HECKSCHER DR, Jacksonville FL 32226 · 904.714-6900
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
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. Gave one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on stand up arctic air cooler in back prep room
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppms chlorine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup used as a scooper in granulated garlic
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bags of candy valentine chocolate next to clean plates, moved
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on stand up arctic air cooler in back prep room
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of open Raw chicken over tubes of raw beef in reach in cooler, moved to store properly
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal coke cola, discarded
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing Black rubber bracelet, removed
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Opened. Management closed
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi thawed in vacuum seal
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink on line used as dump sink, ice stored in sink
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi thawed in reach in cooler in vacuum bags
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in back prep room
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in kitchen used to dump Ice
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. In parking lot area
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In yellow bucket under soup warmer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Large portion of fish thawing in back prep room at room temperature
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Seafood chowder 57-65. Cook states cooked previous day around 4pm, stored in reach on cooler over night
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Seafood chowder stored overnight not cooled to 41f still 58-60f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Eric heers expired 6-27-23
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup used to scoop shredded cheese in reach in 2 door flip top cooler
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating peanuts and personal drink stored in prep area next to brewed tea containers. Moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal purse stored on prep table in middle room where freezer are stored
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spatulas and whisks stored in yellow bucket under prep table
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Over 200 ppms
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Eric Heers expired on 6/27/23
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only two employees here expired in 2021 and 2022
Oct 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed some dishes then she grabbed clean dishes, explained to her and she washed hands
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. For sugar, label shows chemicals and sponges
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw breaded oysters on shelf above cheese in ziplock bags, upright freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburger on shelf above raw shrimp in upright cooler, mgr rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f one fish filet thawing under tuning water, employee placed it on ice
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl, very dark blue, almost black, he diluted it to 200 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
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. Gave one
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink by cook line
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/. Eric Heers expired on 6/27/23
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish dip made yesterday at 2 pm, employee write date on
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only two employees here expired in 2021 and 2022
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Has old one from 6/2022
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar, removed by employee
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. For utensils, cook line area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for raw fish
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and shelf in the middle of prep area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler by cook line
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In storage area/office
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On pre area, employee placed it in sanitizer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, labeled sugar by mgr
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.