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D'S DAWGS

1850 EMERSON STREET, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.619.5872

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceHTD2652716
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
NOV 25
AUG 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $680

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2026004535Nov 16, 2025May 18, 2026$680

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Nov 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 65f coleslaw, shredded cheese on ice pack melted, added ice,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed one
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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
Intermediate/08B-64-5/Admin Complaint
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.
Basic/50-04-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it
Basic/51-18-6
Nov 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · He had a hard time getting scheduled and then he took test but didn't pass with servsafe , he will take test again soon. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 16, 2025 · Doesn't have it yet Admin Complaint
May 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · He had a hard time getting scheduled and then he took test but didn't pass with servsafe , he will take test again soon. Time Extended
Nov 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed one
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving hot dogs only today
Basic/13-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100f utensil for food
Basic/10-07-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink leaking
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not connected and no water heater
Intermediate/27-16-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
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.