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COMPASS GROUP USA INC

5335 GATE PARKWAY, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.680.6919

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2615742
Grade history
JUN 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Beans dated 5/23 in walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-24-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed loose garbage on ground around dumpster enclosure.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods with debris accumulation at cookline.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lowboy at cookline observed raw beef patties stored over liquid egg cartons. Person in charge rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds multiple hot line and topping bar in time frames. Person in charge unable to provide time paperwork. Inspector provided during inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife stored in sanitizer bucket at cookline between uses. Person in charge removed.
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug at right sided dumpster. Also, unbagged garbage observed on the ground in the dumpster enclosure.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup observed at pizza oven and hood filters. Person in charge states is scheduled to clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on ice water machines soiled. Also, ketchup pump in dining area at condiment stand soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ staining.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to triple sink blocked by kitchen entry swinging door being propped open. Operator closed kitchen entry door.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of food safety training for one employee, Jack.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Self serve apples at payment counter not wrapped. Operator removed apples to have them wrapped.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from triple sink unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets under salad bar area soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above fryers and grill soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta opened 12.30 with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line with staining.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink blocked. Person in charge made accessible during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels in employee restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. One employee on duty with expired training 12.2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Beans dated 5/23 in walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at front cookline with debris buildup. Person in charge states scheduled for this month.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in bulk containers in kitchen unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at 45F in fliptop across from grill. Person in charge states unit open frequently. Moved to bottom of unit holding temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from cookline with staining.
Intermediate/22-02-4/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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom does not have self closer.
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers wet nesting at clean dishware storage area.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign from hand wash sink closest to cookline and at far counter.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.