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DAVE & BUSTERS

7025 SALISBURY RD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.296.1525

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats1292
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2612529
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in bar area near syrup storage.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, degreaser, stored by plates. Moved by manager. Chemical spray bottle, all purpose cleaner, stored by single service items. Wait-station. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket bag on to of prep equipment. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at bar.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer behind blower.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled holder. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5/Repeat Violation
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Mar 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects observed at bar near drain.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp stored on cookline stored over pasta. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Two employees with food handler training that expired 1.2026.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at bar area not dispensing. Person in charge repaired during inspection. Also, paper towels missing from hand wash sink at dish pit area. Person in charge replaced.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged, pieces missing above bag in box soda storage closet, also standing water observed on floor at bar area.
Basic/36-32-5
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water at floor drain at dishmachine. Person in charge repaired during inspection and is draining by end of inspection. Standing water at floor drain under prep sink in bar area. Person in charge repaired during inspection, water draining appropriately.
Basic/29-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing in sink not submerged. Person in charge began filling sink.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate for 137551, 136084 expired 8.2025. Per boiler search 137551 has been replaced with exempt unit. Invoice sent for inspection conducted 6.2025.
/48-01-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomato with dent along seam.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in bar area near syrup storage.
High priority/35A-02-7
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at sever line hand wash sink by icee machine. Person in charge turned on during inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Porous ceiling tiles over bag in box soda storage. One is missing piece, appears to have water damage.
Basic/36-36-4
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One stall in women's restroom, one urinal in men's restroom out of order at inspection.
Basic/32-23-5
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Per boiler search Boiler 137551 is exempt. Boiler 135084 with certificate expired 8.14.25.
/48-01-5
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One shell egg in reach in cooler drawer cracked. Person in charge discarded.
High priority/01B-14-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings stored in bag above fill line of reach in cooler at 47F. Person in charge moved to unit holding temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers stored in container outside of warmer at 83F. Recommend holding on time.
High priority/03B-01-6
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb outside to left of back door with hose attached missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soda nozzles at bar with debris buildup. Interior of ice machines with mold like substance/ debris buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in bar unable to dispense towels. Person in charge fixed during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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 training expired 2.2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several items wet nesting at clean dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink by dishmachine leaking. Person in charge added catch bucket until pipe can be repaired.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer raw chicken wings open package stored over packages of fries. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of pizza oven with debris buildup. Person in charge began cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Several employee training cards missing date of birth, expiration date.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area. Also, ceiling tile in back line missing.
Basic/36-22-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed piping under dump sink in bar disconnected underneath. Waste water will drain directly onto ground. Person in charge placed out of order during inspection. Other dump sinks available to utilize.
Basic/29-08-4
Utensils in poor condition. Handle of pizza peel with melted handle. Person in charge discarded.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Water softener salt stored in boiler room on floor. Person in charge raised.
Basic/08B-74-1/Corrected On-Site
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cajun butter and butter at fliptop across from grill at 50-52F. Lid open due to utensil preventing lid from closing. Person in charge moved to drawer below.
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. Cajun butter on cookline at 113F, person in charge reheated to 174F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Interior mop sink vacuum reader missing from non chemical side of splitter. Person in charge began adding.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at sink by pizza make and in bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water at floor drain across from grill line. Person in charge states has work order in,
Basic/29-19-4/Corrective Action Taken
Utensils in poor condition. Observed multiple in use spatulas, scoops with melted ends. No longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/14-12-4
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler report for both boilers expired 8/5/23.
/48-01-5
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on two reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, soda gun in bar area facing entry door area soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No Paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Also, paper towels not dispensing paper towels at hand wash sink in 2nd bar. Operator replenished paper towels and changed out batteries in the dispenser that would not dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Multiple employees food safety training certificates expired within last year.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket on bottom right door of four reach-in cooler in prep area torn.
Basic/14-10-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing above grill on cookline.
Basic/14-42-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut Avocados in reach-in cooler on cook line not washed prior to cutting. Sticker still adhered to avocados.
Basic/08B-39-4

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.