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COFFEE GRINDER

9834 OLD BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.642-7600

Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats37
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2614713
Grade history
APR 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23. Verified same ownership.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right side of glass door reach in cooler cream cheese, cream at 45-48F. Person in charge states has had unit open frequently. Other items in unit 43F or below. Moved to other unit holding temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray air freshener bottles stored on shelf with/ above food in dry storage area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous ceiling tiles utilized in ware washing area. Also, cracked tiles observed at coffee bar. Floors with debris buildup in secondary rooms where triple sink and dry storage are located.
Basic/36-37-5
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair side of in use coffee mix at coffee station.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk dry mixes at coffee bar with debris buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in closet in dining room.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In three door glass display case cream cheese, tiramisu, cheesecake at 46-49F. Door open during inspection. Ambient temperature of unit came down to 41F during inspection. In double glass door reach in cooler by hand wash sink cream cheese at 50F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Person in charge moved items to other unit holding temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · In glass display case, cheese cake, tiramisu, cream cheese at 47-49F. Person in charge states had open. Recommend holding small amounts on time, using ice. Person in charge will remove time/temperature control for safety items from unit until serviced. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. No items stored in double door glass display case, ambient at 40F. Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM training for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 6, 2025 · Person in charge needs more to obtain. Time Extended
Mar 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In three door glass display case cream cheese, tiramisu, cheesecake at 46-49F. Door open during inspection. Ambient temperature of unit came down to 41F during inspection. In double glass door reach in cooler by hand wash sink cream cheese at 50F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Person in charge moved items to other unit holding temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in front hand wash sink. Items were removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM training for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels and soap and back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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 unable to provide proof of training for any employee working at establishment for 60+ days during inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Half and half and cream held on time, person in charge unable to provide time paperwork. Inspector provided.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance observed in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing and damage observed on ceiling in warewashing area. Also, porous ceiling tiles throughout restaurant. Also, floors with debris buildup in storage room, warewashing room.
Basic/36-36-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape observed on front of coffee grinder, handle of glass door reach in cooler.
Basic/14-71-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids stored on floor in closet in dining room.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake, cream cheese, mouse, sandwiches in glass door reach in cooler at 44-47F. Person in charge states door has been open frequently. Will monitor temperature. Also, milk in carafe at 49F person in charge states has been in carafe less than 4 hours. Provided time paperwork to operator during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Milk in carafe at 59F. Person in charge states filled 30 minutes ago. Recommend holding on time. Admin Complaint
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23. Verified same ownership.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake, cream cheese, mouse, sandwiches in glass door reach in cooler at 44-47F. Person in charge states door has been open frequently. Will monitor temperature. Also, milk in carafe at 49F person in charge states has been in carafe less than 4 hours. Provided time paperwork to operator during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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 procedure available during inspection. Provided DBPR form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink in back kitchen. Items were removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes bleach, unable to provide test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing papertowels and hand wash sign at front hand wash sink. Person in charge provided papertowels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge has no probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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 employee informed of reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are porous tiles. Missing one ceiling tile in back triple sink area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored,observed floor in closest by dining room.
Basic/25-05-4

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.