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HOPTINGER 5 POINTS

1037 PARK STREET, Jacksonville FL 32204

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2615349
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies at bar by kitchen, talked to Robert
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles in ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooler drawers.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between Flip top cooler and prep table, employee moved knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching Macaroni and cheese. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers stored in drawer above impossible burgers. Manager properly stored food items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On ware washing table with clean dishes. Manager moved chemical spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hammer and scrub pad, manager removed items from hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to bar area. Hot water faucet unable to dispense hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on table with clean dishes, manager moved beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both Ovens soiled with black debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers dusty in walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Roasted garlic 8/18/25
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled Drink nozzle in upstairs bar and 1st floor bar. Manager cleaned nozzles
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Manager filled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight build up on interior of ice machine. Manager cleaned ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stored on shelf in ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution in red bucket stored on floor in server area. Manager properly stored sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance in clear food container, manager labeled container corn starch.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used to line the raw shell egg basket in cooler drawer
High priority/14-86-1
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three chemical spray bottles stored on shelf with clean dishes, manager moved spray bottles
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained wooden finish cutting board in bar area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler drawer
Basic/14-11-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice in bar area, employee properly stored ice scoop
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Three knives stored between two prep tables, manager properly stored knives
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies at bar by kitchen, talked to Robert
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked mushrooms dated 8-18 to 8-25, explained to manager
High priority/02C-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f raw shrimp, above fill line in prep cooler, employee iced it down and got to 41f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine and around nozzles
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar by kitchen and knives in hand sink at 3rd floor triple sink room
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At 2nd floor bar and in little triple sink room at 3rd floor, at server station
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At 2nd floor bar and in little triple sink room at 3rd floor
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On salsa in prep cooler,
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By walk in cooler
Basic/51-11-4
Clean linens stored on floor. In bag at bar by kitchen, employee moved them
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can at bar above customers drinks, employee removed it
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks cooking
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Box with whipping cream, walk in cooler, employee moved them to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. By ice machine, employee took it to dish machine to be washed
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At prep area, removed by manager
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar, manager rearranged
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At 2nd floor bar and in little triple sink room at 3rd floor
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut cucumber without washing, explained to him
Basic/08B-39-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons on shelf above milk and dairy in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm by cook line, made new solution, 300 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container at bar, labeled sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over corn bites in s all reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. heavy whipping cream (51F - Cold Holding) stored in bar cooler with beer. Manager adjusted cooler temperature during inspection. Food item was in cooler since previous day
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy whipping cream (51F - Cold Holding) stored in bar cooler with beer. Manager adjusted cooler temperature during inspection. Food item was in cooler since previous day
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof provided at inspection
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear solution stored in spray bottle in bar area. Bar employee labeled spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk in cooler gasket, mold like substance on lines on top of walk in cooler near beer keg storage
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
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) do not use dish machine to sanitize dishes until repairs are made. Use the triple sink until dish machine is working properly
High priority/22-41-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in downstairs bar area
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp stored over cheese, manager properly stored food items
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. heavy whipping cream (51F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler in bar area on second floor from previous day
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy whipping cream (51F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler in bar area on second floor from previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5
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 procedures provided, emailed manager vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedures
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on chicken prep cooler on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in the walk in cooler
Intermediate/22-31-4
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. Several employee training certificates are expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured upstairs near walk in cooler.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent is dusty in ware washing area, manager cleaned vent during inspection
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of flip top cooler, employee moved beverage
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items with out hair restraints
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelves in ware washing area
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In server area at end of bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on floor in downstairs bar area, employee properly stored sanitizing solution
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.