D'S DAWGS
1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.619.5872
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026004535 | Nov 16, 2025 | May 18, 2026 | $680 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed operator lacking certified food manager certification and no other certified food manager employed with this establishment.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25, set up by baseball stadium, served a couple of customers while inspected. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 65f coleslaw, shredded cheese on ice pack melted, added ice,
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 126f cooked onions, employee placed it on warmer
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/. None yet, he hasn't scheduled it but he's talking to someone to do it soon, Tom Locilento restaurant consuting
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed one
Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged. Cooked onions, chili, shredded cheese, and coleslaw on open containers, explained to operator
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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/. None
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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/. None
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24
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/. None
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed one
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. Mgr and employee don't have it, he has blank copy
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving hot dogs only today
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100f utensil for food
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink leaking
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not connected and no water heater
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
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.