EPIC THEATRES
8368 MERCHANTS WAY, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904-772-0620
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects observed at bar three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects observed at bar three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary ammonium used at the three compartment sink for ware washing.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Nick, Jeremy, Ozzie or Noah, all employed over 60 days.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2026. Operator printed current license during inspection.
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Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee handwashing sign missing from bar employee handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chutes on two left lobby soda machines are soiled.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink, open bag of raw breaded chicken breast stored on top shelf over ready to eat tater tots and buns. Operator began to rearrange reach in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In bar area next to 3 compartment sink, spray bottle of cleaner hanging on rod over top of open bottles of alcohol. Operator removed spray bottle from rod and moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back kitchen area attached to table next to coco cola coolers, can open blade soiled with food debris. Also, interior of big soda nozzles on all drink machines in lobby soiled with mold-like substance/slime. Also, interior of ice chute on middle soda machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bag- in- box soda room, no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator refilled paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In bag- in- box soda room,interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food product. In dry storage area next to kitchen, employee drink cup on top of bag- in- box soda box. Operator removed drink and stored correctly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under popcorn makers soiled with food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on counter across from popcorn makers soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in establishment soiled. Also, interior cabinet below popcorn makers soiled with food debris. Also, interior of keg cooler in bar area soiled.
Open dumpster lid. On dumpster out back of establishment, side doors to dumpster open and can't not be shut. Operator stated they will call trash company today.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Discarded mattress in garbage enclosure next to dumpster and one mattress behind other dumpster.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for wiping cloth solution. Strips are glued to the wall and unable to dispense and expired in 2018.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Robert Q. hired mid June, per employee.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in cooler by reach in freezer in back of house, hotdogs stored in to go bag. Manager removed hotdogs from bag.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash station next to prep table in kitchen, unable to dispense soap.
Dead roaches on premises. On ground under cup storage rack in back of house, one dead roach. Manager discarded roach.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave by hand wash station in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles or two soda dispensers in lobby have soda build up.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with window cleaner was not labeled. Employee added label.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cupped drink on prep table in bar area. Employee removed drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with long hair had no hair restraint. Manager stated he would get employee hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Standing reach in freezer in back storage room has build up of ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on make line has food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of standing reach in cooler is soiled with debris.
Nov 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese sauce (115F - Hot Holding) in dispenser warming unit at front counter closest to hand wash station and no one know how long cheese has been in dispenser.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (115F - Hot Holding) in dispenser warming unit at front counter closest to hand wash station and no one know how long cheese has been in dispenser.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soda nozzles of soda machines in lobby area. Multiple butter dispenser nozzles in lobby area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one is able to find any manager certification for any current employee.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No one is able to find food handler training for any employees.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. First hand dryer in men's bathroom does not work.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In large reach in freezer chest in back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets under butter dispenser nozzles near family bathroom in lobby.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go trays stored next to hand wash station at front counter. Multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor in storage rooms.
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.