FOOD WOW OF JAX
5960 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville FL 32216
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine in glass cooler over pan of chicken.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in glass cooler no date marking.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cut watermelon in plastic Togo bag in glass cooler, manager states it's personal.
Jan 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jugs of hot sauces, pickles and peppers stored on floor of food truck.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Burgers and chicken Phillys in Togo plastic bag in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled raw eggs stored in soda glass cooler over cheeses. Raw chicken over whole tomatoes. Moved to store correctly
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Food truck getting water from furniture store, no back flow preventer
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available, only cloth towels available
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook has on bracelets and watch while preparing food.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jugs of hot sauces, pickles and peppers stored on floor of food truck.
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.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and tongs stored in plastic container next to triple sink with food contact side facing up.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity). For reporting purposes only. Propane tanks hooked up to food truck not in cages or secure to truck. Tanks on floor near truck
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer
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.