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HABIT BURGER AND GRILL

9171 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.577.8681

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2608868
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Wastewater backing up through floor drains. When person in charge emptied sinks, wastewater backed up through floor drain under triple sink. Person in charge cleaned trap and water draining appropriately. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/28-26-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2015024360May 26, 2015Jun 16, 2015$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of shredded Parmesan cheese with mold like substance growth.
High priority/01B-07-4
Wastewater backing up through floor drains. When person in charge emptied sinks, wastewater backed up through floor drain under triple sink. Person in charge cleaned trap and water draining appropriately. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/28-26-5/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty with expired CFM expired 3.18.2026. Per person in charge has taken class, awaiting recertification.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee food handler training is by servsafe, one training is copy of original card.
Intermediate/53B-03-5
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in establishment. Observed pesticide emitting strip in use in closet with no door closest to triple sink area.
High priority/41-24-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer no longer commercially packaged raw chicken stored over no longer commercially packaged raw fish. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in closet where water heater is located causing wood beneath to have water damage.
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese sauce in warmer at 107F. Ambient temperature of unit reading 109F during inspection. Person in charge states did not check during line check. Unsure have been out of temperature.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce in warmer at 107F. Ambient temperature of unit reading 109F during inspection. Person in charge states did not check during line check. Unsure have been out of temperature. Sliced beef at 126F. Person in charge discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of warming drawers with grease buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. One employee on duty with training expired 10.2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fry containers stored in a way that top is open, not inverted.
Basic/25-06-4
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at back hand wash sink by walk in cooler. Also, missing paper-towels from back and front hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler at sandwich making station stained/ soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at hand wash sink next to shake machine leaking/spraying water. Also, hand wash sink near ice machine leaking.
Basic/29-11-4

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.