HONEST RESTAURANT
9865 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 8, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-379-3219
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on cooktop. Person in charge killed and discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023062100 | Aug 8, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $400 |
| 5--2019003723 | Sep 12, 2018 | Feb 6, 2019 | $440 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Establishment is fermenting dosa/idili batter made with lentils and rice at room temperature for periods of 3-4 hours per person in charge. Has no approved haccp plan.
Mar 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Observed white substance in sanitizing line, no liquid moving through line when primed. Person in charge will utilize triple sink for sanitizing until unit can be serviced.
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. Establishment is fermenting dosa/idili batter made with lentils and rice at room temperature for periods of 3-4 hours per person in charge. Has no approved haccp plan.
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Observed white substance in sanitizing line, no liquid moving through line when primed. Person in charge will utilize triple sink for sanitizing until unit can be serviced.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area reach in cooler in chat area cheese, butter, potato, potato at 44-48F. Per person in charge items were moved from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Ambient temperature of unit 45-53F during inspection. Person in charge over all time/temperature control for safety items out of reach in cooler and will not utilize until holding at 41F or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee in kitchen held on counter at 80-86F. Recommend holding on time. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb above mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items in back hand wash sink by dishmachine. Sink blocked by storage of large equipment and bags of onions. Person in charge made accessible.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge provided. Also, paper towels missing from back and front counter hand wash sink.
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. Establishment is fermenting dosa/idili batter made with lentils and rice at room temperature for periods of 3-4 hours per person in charge. Has no approved haccp plan.
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. Two employees working on site for approximately 6 months with no proof of employee training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple time/temperature control for safety items made 2 days ago per person in charge with no date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls used as scoop in dry bulk goods. Person in charge began removing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with food debris accumulated along walls in kitchen, storage areas. Two ceiling tiles in back prep area are porous.
Food stored on floor. Sugarcane stored in contact with floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge raised.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice accumulation in small, reach in cooler on shelf under prep table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in water in crockpot at 90F. Unit was turned off. Person in charge turned back on.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Self service mouthwash has no hinged lid.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed LP tank 20lb stored in back kitchen.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small tabletop griddle stored outside of hood system in kitchen.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on cooktop. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter left out at room temperature overnight per person in charge at 73F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter left out at room temperature overnight per person in charge at 73F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose Bibb on wall above mop sink. Missing vacuum breaker on threaded faucet at mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by equipment by triple sink. Person in charge made accessible.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at front and back hand wash sink. Person in charge provided at front hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several tcs items made more than 24 hours ago missing date mark. Person in charge date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles containing purple chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several dry goods have bowls with no handles as scoops.
Food stored on floor. Sugar cane, cabbage stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Self serve silverware at tables not inverted.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles touching product in dry goods in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side hood with grease buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several bulk items in dry storage missing labeling. Person in charge labeled during inspection.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flattop tabletop in kitchen not under hood system.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb at mop sink. Person in charge states has ordered.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quatanery ammonium test strips. Person in charge states utilizes in triple sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has undergone change of ownership. Has added ice cream freezer, will be making milkshakes at front counter. Hand wash sink has been added. Also, at old beverage station. Establishment has added prep table with tabletop oven and sandwich press. Hand wash sink has been to area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Unable to get hot water at hand wash sink in women's restroom. Water at 72F. Also, no hot water at mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Small hole in ceiling in kitchen over clean dishware.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of medicine and rubbing alcohol stored next to teas in front service area. Operator removed bottles of medicine and rubbing alcohol to properly store.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator ran multiple cycles and unable to get sanitizer to 100ppm. Temp of water 151F. Operator stated he will call to have machine serviced.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork-neither product commercially packaged. Operator removed chicken to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy whipping cream (50F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler in front service line. Operator stated the server had it out during lunch. Operator stated he will keep cream in cooler to chill. Also, cooked tofu (48F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Observed that tofu was stored higher than the fill line of cooler. Operator removed half of the tofu in pan to help chill tofu.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to sugar containers at front host are? Employee removed spray bottles of cleaners to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, blade and surrounding area of slicer soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front service line used to store bucket of wet towels. Operator removed bucket from hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line next to reach-in cooler unable to dispense paper towels. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels in prep area and rethreaded paper towels in dispenser on cook line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employees on duty filled out health form during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on stand in dining area. Employee labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in warewashing area missing/ in disrepair
Food stored on floor. Tub of wrapped food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler under shelf. Also, tub with foods stored under shelf in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on walk in freezer and reach-in cooler in prep area soiled.
Aug 10, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cookline and prep area soiled/ stained. Also, soda nozzle for Dr Pepper at soda dispensing machine soiled.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches in the following areas: 20 dead roaches under warewashing machine and surrounding area 6 dead roaches under containers in dry food storage 14 dead roaches under grill area 3 dead roaches under steamer 7 dead roaches in cabinet at front service area. Employees started to clean up and discard dead roaches during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in warewashing area in disrepair
Aug 10, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 27 live roaches in the following areas: 4 live roaches under grill 3 live roaches by hand wash sink at front service area 1 live roach between two cabinets in front service area 3 live roaches on floor below hand wash sink at cook line 3 live roaches in prep area 13 live roaches in warewashing area under equipment and triple sink. Operator was trying to kill some as they were pointed out to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cookline and prep area soiled/ stained. Also, soda nozzle for Dr Pepper at soda dispensing machine soiled.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches in the following areas: 20 dead roaches under warewashing machine and surrounding area 6 dead roaches under containers in dry food storage 14 dead roaches under grill area 3 dead roaches under steamer 7 dead roaches in cabinet at front service area. Employees started to clean up and discard dead roaches during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in warewashing area in disrepair
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Drove by establishment and EO closure stickers that were on both restaurant entry doors were covered. One covered with a green folder and the 2nd door had a sign over the closure sticker that stated "Close due to kitchen emergency. Discussed with operator during closure that the sign could not be covered or removed. Discussed again today to operator that closure sign cannot be covered or removed.
Aug 8, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored next to container of sugar at prep table. Operator removed bottle of medicine.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator primed machine and ran a couple of cycles and retested at 100Ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 27 live roaches in the following areas: 4 live roaches under grill 3 live roaches by hand wash sink at front service area 1 live roach between two cabinets in front service area 3 live roaches on floor below hand wash sink at cook line 3 live roaches in prep area 13 live roaches in warewashing area under equipment and triple sink. Operator was trying to kill some as they were pointed out to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried tofu (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator stated lid was opened during lunch. Operator closed lid to chill items.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cookline and prep area soiled/ stained. Also, soda nozzle for Dr Pepper at soda dispensing machine soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cookline. Also, unable to dispense paper towels At hand wash sink at front service line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored behind hot water for tea machine. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches in the following areas: 20 dead roaches under warewashing machine and surrounding area 6 dead roaches under containers in dry food storage 14 dead roaches under grill area 3 dead roaches under steamer 7 dead roaches in cabinet at front service area. Employees started to clean up and discard dead roaches during this inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment throughout cookline, dry food storage area soiled/ grease and debris build up
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in warewashing area in disrepair
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cookline and microwave in prep area soiled.
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