DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
730 SKYMARKS DR, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.712.4418
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dumpster enclosure, backflow missing on hose bibb. Construction manager left to purchase one.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area, no paper towels at one handwash sink. Operator supplied.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At prep area, tiles in front of floor drain missing/cracked.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind equipment has build up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, 2 tongs hanging on grill shelf. Operator moved tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over grill have grease build up. At prep area, scales on lower shelf soiled. At front line, reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. At make line, times on cold unit are suppose to be 4 hours, time marked shows 4.75 hours at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on top rack over grill, chicken (130F - Hot Holding).
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At prep area, floor drain has cracked/missing tiles. Operator stated they are waiting for repairs.
Floors,walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floors at under cooking equipment has grease build up. At cook line, hood system has build up. Scheduled to be serviced in 4 days. At triple sinks, ceiling vents have dust build up. Manager stated it is on today's cleaning schedule.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have build up. Scheduled to be serviced in 4 days. Throughout kitchen and front line, multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At cook line, exterior of chicken cooler soiled. At fry station, side of fryer has grease build up
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At end of cook line, hose bibb with red hose attached missing backflow preventer.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at end of cook line, no hot water per manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At floor drain in prep area, two tiles cracked/chipped
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. Throughout kitchen and front line, multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In prep area, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new bucket- retested Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed dish machine and did not submit plan to do. Inspector spoke with plan review and was told establishment must submit plans to plan review.
Aug 17, 2023Call 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
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed dish machine and did not submit plan to do. Inspector spoke with plan review and was told establishment must submit plans to plan review.
Aug 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes in triple sink, handling soiled items, and removing now sanitized items without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter reach in cooler, 14 cream desserts 54F stored overnight. Ambient air temperature in reach in cooler 55F. Items discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, chicken, beef, and cut tomatoes 45F. Door for walk in cooler constantly opened during prep and lunch rush. Items away from door 41F or below. Door kept closed. Items rechecked at end of inspection 42F. In front counter reach in cooler, 14 cream desserts 54F stored overnight. Ambient air temperature in reach in cooler 55F. Items discarded. See stop sale.
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 plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in back prep area of kitchen. Bottom of stand up reach in cooler by grill.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed dish machine and did not submit plan to do. Inspector spoke with plan review and was told establishment must submit plans to plan review.
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area of kitchen.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored on counter in drive through area next to single use cups. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple colored cutting boards near triple sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee just rinsing off soiled items. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near front counter. Water removed.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open for grease receptacle outside establishment. Lid closed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area below hand washing sink in drive through area. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters outside of establishment. Lids closed.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. To go cups behind hand washing sink in drive through area. Cups moved and stored correctly.
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.