CHUY'S
4914 TOWN CENTER PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.549.5061
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 flying insects in room next to ice machine. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed employee Calista food safety training expired Aug 2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin in front service area across from bar area soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in ware washing area and in back storage area unable to properly air dry. Operator started to separate pans to air dry properly.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed multiple red handled spatulas on clean storage rack chipped/torn / in disrepair. Operator discarded some of the torn/ chipped spatulas during this inspection. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler in front service area across from bar area torn/ in disrepair.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler in bar area soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler in front service area. Operator stated they have new ones on order because wrong size gaskets sent. Also, filters in hood area above the conveyor oven on cook line soiled/ accumulation of dust.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards in prep area and ware washing area soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute on left ice machine and tubing near ice chute soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator replenished paper towels
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf and clean stacked cups on front service line unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler at front service line torn. Also, shelf in front of house beverage station across from bar rusted/ pitted. Also, cutting board next to grill charred/ burned in areas.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Multiple clean containers on clean storage shelf have old labels adhered to containers. Operator removed containers to be rewashed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting avocados prior to washing. Observed sticker attached while employee cutting, taking avocados from box. Operator discussed proper procedure with employee. Employee stopped cutting to wash avocados
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink on cook line. Employee provided paper towels for employee hand sink.
May 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of butane fuel stored on dry storage shelf with single use plastic lids. Butane moved and stored correctly. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored in speed rack in bar area with mixers. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet in dumpster area. Breaker placed on faucet.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Three (3) blue ice buckets stored in ice machine area of kitchen. Buckets inverted.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee styrofoam coffee cup in prep area of kitchen has no lid. Cup discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dry storage area. Red plastic cups in server station area.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in prep area between wall and prep table in prep area of kitchen. Spatula moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large silver pot for oil on shelf in prep area. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dry storage area.
Open dumpster lid. Sides of both dumpsters behind establishment. Sides closed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt in dry storage area is not labeled.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water hose spigot under dish machine area with attached water hose
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair net
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of sweetened condensed milk dented/ crimped around rim of can and/or down seam of can.Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (101F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (120F - Hot Holding) in pans on grill. Operator placed both meats on open fired grill to reheat to more than 165F. Also, cooked chicken (106-108F - Hot Holding) in hot holding box next to steamer. Operator placed chicken in steamer to reheat. Chicken reheated to more than 165F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Observed vacuum breaker installed on chemical side. Operator changed hoses around to have vacuum breaker properly installed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute in large ice machine soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of coffee machine equipment stored in hand wash sink on front service line. Operator removed part for coffee equipment.
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. Establishment cook-chills/ vacuum packages sauces which include cooked vegetables. HACCP plan has been submitted and received but not approved yet as of this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin on front service line soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in front of grill has chips around edges of board/ no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in storage area and stacked cups on front service line unable to properly air dry
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs posted in mens, women's and family restroom. Distributed hand wash signs during this inspection for operator to post.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong objectionable odor in prep area/ and cookline. Operator stated the plumber has been called to have serviced.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in prep area. Employee emptied bucket and remade solution and retested at 200ppm
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (115F - Hot Holding) in food warmer box on cook line. Operator placed chicken in steamer and reheated to 170F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by tray holder. Operator removed tray holder to clear path to hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in front service station. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink.
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. Establishment doing special process cook- chill vacuum packaging of sauces with vegetables without a HACCP plan approved by division. Haacp plan has been submitted and received by special process, not yet approved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice bin and interior of ice bin at soda machine in front service line area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler on front service line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bags of white substance removed from original container not identified. Operator labeled bags of sugar at front service line.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 flying insects in room next to ice machine. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 flying insects in room next to ice machine. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter installed and no back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station on service line of kitchen soiled with mold-like substance or slime near nozzles. Observed soda station soiled with mold-like substance or slime near nozzles across from bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to ice machine in back room. Manager provided soap for hand sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above food preparation. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door of kitchen.
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.