FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
4826 TOWN CENTER PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.831.3950
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect next to bag in box soda boxes and four flying insects in warewashing area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of butane chemical spray torch stored on prep table near food on front line. Moved by manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has time marked for pico, cheese sauce and cooked sausage links on cook line but no paperwork. Also has butter blend at wait station on time. Paperwork completed during inspection
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line preparing food with watch on wrist
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard on cook line preparing food with no beard guard
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black build up inside oven on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink on cook line. Provided sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of dark red kidney beans dented and crimped around rim of can. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple portable cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, wedger on clean storage shelf in prep area has debris on blade.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Also, soap unable to dispense at hand wash sink at Ned of cook line. Operator replenished soap at both dispensers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior bottom oven of double stacked ovens in prep area has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on lettuce chute cooler on cook line soiled. Also, exterior of trash can in warewashing area soiled.
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect next to bag in box soda boxes and four flying insects in warewashing area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) in bar area. Operator added more quat tablets and retested at 200ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese cake squares, cheesecake, heavy whipping cream, buttermilk (50F-54F - Cold Holding) in single door reach-in cooler just outside of cook line. Operator stated items stay in reach-in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Also, Label for cooked onions using TPHC per Chef exceeded 4 hours. Expired date of 7-28-25. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese cake squares, cheesecake, heavy whipping cream, Greek yogurt and buttermilk (50F-54F - Cold Holding) in single door reach-in cooler just outside of cook line. Operator stated items stay in reach-in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Also, house made spinach dip, house made ranch dressing, goat cheese (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler across from reach in freezer at end of cook line. Operator stated items in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Label for cooked onions using TPHC per Chef exceeded 4 hours. Expired date of 7-28-25. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards in prep area and on flip top reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute of large ice machine soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back interior of ice bin at soda machine at front service line soiled.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on top drawer of reach-in cooler drawers below grill.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in back room area near soda boxes storage and mop sink. Operator stated there was a leak that had to be repaired earlier.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave oven next to grill soiled. Also, bottom oven of double oven in prep area has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawers next to stove soiled. Also, bump bar next to wood fire grill soiled. Also, shelf in prep area below cutting board storage soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking at the handle for the hot water at gas on front service line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line and in prep area.
Apr 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of Dark red kidney beans on storage shelf in prep area dented and crimped around rip rims of cans. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta, whipped goat cheese (46F-47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator stated cooler is waiting to get serviced but employees had bags of ice on items. Operator placed both items in freezer to chill. Retemped at end of inspection and both items below 41F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (118-123F - Hot Holding) in top of oven in prep area. Operator had employee reheat soup on stove to more than 165F and place back in oven to hot hold.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Vacuum breaker is incorrectly installed on faucet of mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute area of large ice machine soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed cleaning supplies from hand wash sink to properly store.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety for multiple employees. Operator able to provide 4 training certifications. He stated he needs to get back from some of the employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine and interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewshing area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom oven in prep area has accumulation of food debris.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling soiled dishes and then picked up plated food to serve without washing hands
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with watch and bracelets on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under shelves in walk in cooler with food debris
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored on wall above soda bib and over dry noodles on shelf next to back kitchen door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white granulated substance on shelf not date marked. Manager stated it's salt
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. ( Dish Machine high temperature 131° sanitizing) Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish Machine worker did not check for hot water sanitizing. Manager intervened.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles at bar. Cleaned by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in prep line Hand wash sink. Moved by manager
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no hot water measuring device for sanitizing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Multiple locations.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water water at prep line. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee preparing food stop and placed gloved hands on his apron and proceeded to prepare foods without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer on cook line soiled with food debris. Employee stated they no longer use the slicer.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment without proper measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the hand sink at entrance of kitchen without paper towels. Employee stated it just ran out prior to inspection. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink.
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. Observed some employees to be missing food safety training that were hired over 60 days.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior near chute soiled with mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on cook line with deep grooves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with rubber bracelet.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holder soiled at main ice machine. Chef removed and placed in ware washing area. Observed tong on oven handle lock in prep area of kitchen. Chef removed tong and stored properly.
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