HARP'S
4070 HERSCHEL ST 9, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.389.5631
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at make line, Cajun ranch (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item out to stock squeeze bottles.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed individual raw beef steak stored over ready to eat parmesan cheese in middle reach in freezer in back office area. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored in back office area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door gaskets.
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Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with melted rubber tip stored in utensil bin near cook station.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip hanging on wall above hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored by hand wash sink on cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed lids for plastic to go containers stored not inverted by soda tower at server station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees on cook line engaging in food preparation while wearing bracelets.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between containers and side of reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed knife.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored above meat reach in cooler on cook line.
Jul 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with chlorine solution testing at 0ppm. Person in charge primed machine and dish machine was functioning properly by end of inspection with chlorine solution testing at 100ppm.
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. Observed employee on cook line use bare hands to place cut tomatoes and cut lettuce on to burger for service. Inspector educated employee proper bare hand and handwashing procedures. Employee had washed hands immediately prior to bare hand contact.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop stored in standing soiled water at ice machine in back storage area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored under hand wash sink. Person in charge stated chemical was degreaser and labeled accordingly.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 in back storage room near mop sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile between coolers and cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above steamer unit in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled back plates around soda nozzles at soda tower in kitchen. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored above meat flip top cooler.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with chlorine solution testing at 0ppm. Chlorine dispenser hose has hole and is leaking directly on top of dish machine. Establishment set up three compartment sink for ware washing. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings at temperatures of 55-60F in bus tub stored on prep table next to hand wash sink. Person in charge stated they are held on time. Establishment has no time markings or time as a public health control paper work. Person in charge stated wings were cooked day prior, placed in walk-in cooler for cooling, then removed from walk-in cooler an hour prior. Person in charge moved cooked wings back to walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken wings (55-60F - Cold Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed vegetable soup with cooling temperature of 127F and retemp temperature of 120F 30 mins later. Person in charge stated soup was cooked an hour prior. Soups are stored stacked on top of each other with lids firmly in place in standing reach in cooler in back storage area. Cooked vegetable soup cooling, cooked vegetable soup retemp 30 mins (127, 120F - Cooling)
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. Observed one employee on cook line with no proof of food handler training. Per employee they have been employed by establishment for 3 years.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue chemical person in charge stated was degreaser. Spray bottle was stored under hand wash sink in kitchen area and person in charge labeled accordingly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small clear plastic bowl used as scoop stored in flour above flip top cooler. Person in charge removed bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two unsecured CO2 tanks stored in back storage area near mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on bottom shelf of middle prep table in back storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with lid stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Person in charge removed beverage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line wearing a bracelet.
Floor, wall, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floor around grill top and fryer and missing tiles. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Soiled wall behind three compartment sink.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed 3 bags of trash on ground around shared dumpster at end of parking lot.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored between pans containing raw food items and side of flip top cooler. Person in charge removed knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower soiled.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula with large missing piece from rubber end stored on cook line under grill top. Person in charge voluntarily discarded spatula.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled plastic container of white powdery substance stored above flip top cooler person in charge stated contained flour. Person in charge labeled container.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate18 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands multiple times for less than 20 seconds.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed one pesticide emitting strips at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Observed two pesticide emitting strips at exit door across from drink station in kitchen area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed quatanery ammonium solution testing at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket in bar area and server station by patio door.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands multiple times with single-use gloves still on.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at dishwashing area hanging below flood rim.
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. Observed a fryer basket of cooked chicken wings stored at room temperature person in charge stated was held on time as a public health control. No time mark available.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile above dry storage in employee only room not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in corner of kitchen area next to meat cold holding unit and grill station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent in kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket in front of ice machine in employee only room stored not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in employee only room on bottom shelf next to prep table.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in mop sink located in back of employee only room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup over opened container of salt and bottle covers soaking in water.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food wearing a bracelet.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wearing hat with hair hanging over shoulders while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear plastic cups next to drink machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen under fryer in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white freezer in employee only room.
In-use ice scoop/utensil stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored on top of hood exhaust system.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled cutting board at flip top cooler station. Observed soiled gasket on tall reach in cooler in employee only room. Observed soiled shelf under drink machine in kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler under flip top cooler in kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at air conditioning unit it at back of employee only room.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in employee only room with gauge in red under hand wash sink.
Feb 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw fish in far left standing reach in cooler of dry storage room was placed next to dressing. Manager removed dressing. Raw bacon was in same container as bagged cheese at standing walk in cooler in dry storage room. Manager separated.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of half and half in standing reach in cooler had not date marking. Manager stated she could not say when it was open. Manager discard.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vaccum breaker at hose bib behind establishment where hose are hooked up.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of half and half in standing reach in cooler had not date marking. Manager stated she could not say when it was open. Manager discard.
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 training is expired 2/24/23. Two employee did not have training certificates.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women restroom waste receptacle not covered.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and drink above single service items leading to back patio. Manager removed drink and jacket.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles under fryer are missing/disrepair.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled. Walls at mop sink next to employee restroom is soiled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bowl used for mixing sauces and wings has large crack down side. One clean container is melted on its side.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging on hood pipe in kitchen. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda nozzle at drink machine in kitchen are soiled. Shelf under drink machine in kitchen is soiled with build up. Side of far left reach in cooler next to flour rack in dry storage room is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers have old labels on them.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Container of in box sauce containers on ground in dry storage room next to customer restroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At standing reach in cooler in room next to customer restroom has standing water at the bottom of far left reach in cooler.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At hand wash station in kitchen, water draining slowly. Employee removed paper towel clogging drain.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Unbagged trash surrounding dumpster area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dry storage room next to customer restroom floor unsealed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In storage room next to customer restroom, leaky pipe next to A/C unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in kitchen was not labeled. Employee added label.
Aug 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep room reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over half and half. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at make line, Cajun ranch (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item out to stock squeeze bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In prep room, ice machine has mold-like substance on upper plate behind deflection plate.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In prep room, cardboard used to line shelf with season pings and spices.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on upper shelf at make line. Operator discarded.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk-in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing/cracked at fryer on cook line. Also, in prep room, unsealed concrete floor. Finish worn off in walkways.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cook line has standing water in bottom section.
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