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INKED CHEF

1850 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 321-557-5811

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD2652499
Grade history
AUG 23
MAY 24
MAY 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ledge of flat grill, also fryer baskets
Intermediate/22-02-4
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Derek Parker took test on 5/12/20, he took test a last week and it's waiting for certificate, he doesn't have an email stating he passed
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. For wife that helps as cashier only
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. He didn't get it, he had moved and forgot to update his mailing address, I just did
Basic/50-03-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In cooler
Basic/22-16-4
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Wife helps as cashier only, has blank form, explained to him
Intermediate/11-26-1
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit
Basic/05-09-4
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Gave one
Intermediate/16-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Margarine jug, mgr placed it on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in box freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.