GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY
11526 LAKE MEAD AVE #101, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.551-2263
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Priority: High Priority- Observed: Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects in back kitchen by linen storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024000337 | Oct 3, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | $200 |
| 5--2018043864 | Aug 15, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee nudged whole loaf of bread with one hand. Manager intervened.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 Unsecured CO2 tank/s at kitchen.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Vinegar spray bottle unlabeled. Mineral oil chemical spray bottle. Unlabeled. Marked by manger.
May 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tuna with sharp dent effecting seam.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sliced stored above fill line in make line at 48-50F. Cheese, cheese, cheese, feta in stand up single door reach in cooler closest to back door at 46-48F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit frequently, was in temperature less than 4 hours ago. Person in charge moved all time/temperature control for safety items to other unit holding temperature.
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. Cheese breads, quiche, cinnamon rolls with time/temperature control for safety frosting held on time with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. Discussed holding on time frames with operator.
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. One employee working at establishment for longer than 60 days with no proof of employee training.
Dead insect on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead insects on floor in mill room. Person in charge discarded during inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Butter for self service has expiration date, not date packaged.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on multiple clean dishware items at make line.
Sep 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Butter held on time per person in charge and indicated on time paperwork not time marked. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Eggs person in charge indicated are for personal use stored on eggs to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to employee reach in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to bulk container cracked, missing pieces. Person in charge ordered new lid during inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing minimum labeling for cream cheese packaged for customer self service at front counter.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several clean dishware containers with old label residue observed.
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Priority: Basic- Observed: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Minimum labeling missing from chicken salad for customer self service.
Priority: High Priority- Observed: Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects in back kitchen by linen storage.
Priority: High Priority- Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front display cooler butter, butter 63-68F. Ambient temperature of unit 73F during inspection. Person in charge states have been in unit for 2 hours, moved all time/temperature control for safety items to other unit holding temperature. In fliptop ham, butter 50-53F items stored above fill line. Person in charge removed excess.
Priority: High Priority- Observed: 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. Butter, quiche held on time with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Priority: Basic- Observed: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed dead insects, debris in light shields in back kitchen and in milling room. Also observed dead insects on the floor in milling room.
Priority: Basic- Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Faucet not functioning on right side of hand wash sink in prep area.
Priority: Basic- Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance buildup in cabinet at coffee station. Debris buildup on main cooling shelving in kitchen.
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed bar pro strip hanging from pipe at hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge discarded.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer testing at 0ppm, person in charge began adding more sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Batter containing raw pooled eggs stored over case of lettuce in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cream cheese for customer self service in front display marked with use by date of 1.30.25.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese pastries, quiche held on time at 9am per person in charge still for sale at 1:25pm. Also, one egg with cracked shell in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cheese pastries, quiche held on time at 9am per person in charge still for sale at 1:25pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with debris buildup.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishments bakes bread with feta, cheddar cheese, spinach and holds at room temperature for longer than 4 hours per person in charge. No approved haccp. Sent operator information.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dining room with mold like substance buildup. Vents outside of office in kitchen with flour buildup. Wall at triple sink with damage, debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date packaged and address on cream cheese packaged on site for customer self service.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates either debris buildup. Shelving where bread is cooled in kitchen with debris buildup.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink in back kitchen, not hung.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In stand up reach in cooler muffin batter with raw pooled eggs stored over cases of produce. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at front line and at sandwich station at 60-61F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, moved to cooler.
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. Cheese breads, cheese biscuit, quiche, cream cheese frosted cinnamon rolls held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge states have been out since 8:30am. Marked appropriately.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by back door inaccessible due to not functional. Handle missing from faucet, also sink blocked by dirty linen storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at hand wash sink by prep area. Person in charge provided.
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. One employee on duty with no proof of employee training.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drain under prep sink at coffee station with debris buildup. Also, wall by mop sink with peeling paint.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged butter, cookies, brownies, harvest bar, biscotti, pancake mix, granola, oatmeal, cookie mix missing minimum labeling requirements.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in triple door reach in cooler with dust buildup. Soda plates at front dining with debris buildup.
Oct 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment License expired 6-1-23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at sandwich making station stained/ soiled. Also, ice chute of self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near back door. Operator replenished paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense oats in prep area. Operator discarded bowl.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lid on bucket in baking area with chocolate chips torn/ in disrepair.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go cream cheese at front counter missing name, address and date the cream cheese was packaged.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in reach-in cooler across from triple sink rusted.
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.