FOX RESTAURANT (THE)
3580 ST JOHNS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32205 · (904)387-2669
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 email, operator clean up form
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Half and half stored in glass dispensers given to guest while dining in. When guest leave the left over half and half bottle is wiped down with sanitizer and placed into an ice bath until the next customer order coffee. Spoke the manager and server about not reusing the same half and half between guest.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used for margarine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and warewashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. A couple employees with facial hair preparing food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white freezer.
Food stored on floor. Open case of margarine on floor in front of white chest freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in multiple areas.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing by coffee brewer.
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomato (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding) manager put food items on ice to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter, cut leafy greens- employee wrote time marking.
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. Three employee training certificates expired 1/20/25 Sarah B, Alex S, Chris P.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored Between coffee machines.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover in ware washing/ food prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer gasket is soiled with a mold like substance.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Waffle batter not time marked employee time marked waffle batter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained small white cutting board
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on kitchen vent
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf with clean dishes in ware washing area, and above red sanitizing solution
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in ware washing area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket on cooks line Fan covers and shelves in the walk in cooler are dusty
Nov 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncooked chicken over strawberries in white freezer, employee properly stored food items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in ware washing area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf in warehouse washing area. Manager discarded beverage
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean Clear cups stored near drink machine
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled container, manager replaced container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on flip top cooler, manager cleaned gasket
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cook potatoes, manager properly stored food items
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on Butter, manager wrote time marking
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food item without hair restraint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket reach in freezer
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood where food is stored
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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 email, operator clean up form
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles near back door
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a beard guard, manager gave employee beard guards to put on during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket white reach in fridge, employee cleaned gasket
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood on shelving in food prep area where bacon, biscuits and hash browns are stored.
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