JACKSONVILLE SPORTS TAVERN
234 A PHILLIP RANDOLPH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904-361-3547
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly at back prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 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. 0 ppm chl in dish machine, explained manual sanitation
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. Bartender got lemons for drinks, explained to him and he got tongs
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not disowning sanitizer, explained manual sanitation
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish and chicken in open bags on shelf above poppers and cheese sticks in reach in freezer by cook line, employee rearranged
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish in ziplock bags in same container with raw chicken in open bag, employee rearranged reach in freezer by cook line
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At rinse sink by dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90-112f hamburgers at cook line, explained 4 hrs procedure, he wrote time, emailed procedure
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket with grease build up
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With buckets and shelf, hand sink in dish machine room, employee moved them
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 new cook here, 2 weeks
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 here since early January
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance by dish machine, employee stated it's cleaner
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooped ice for drinks, explained to him
Ceiling tile missing. One cracked by walk in cooler
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. One missing by rear door
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On preo areas by cook line, employee placed them on shelf
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee portioning cheese, cook line, no hair restraint
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for cut lettuce, prep cooler
Food stored on floor. Pickle juice that will be used at bar, walk in cooler, employee placed them on shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on box freezer with food build up, hood filters with grease build up
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink at cook line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat in bucket at cook line, employee made new solution, 200 ppm quat
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. One fly at back prep area
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked sausage in ziplock bag above bag with bread and hot dogs, box freezer, cook line, manager rearranged
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket with grease build up
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green liquid at front counter, labeled cleaner by operator
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle goes around and no water comes out, hand sink by fryers, cook line
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. A couple of them broken on door frame by storage area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and ledge of box freezer at cook line, dusty vents in walk in cooler
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In storage area
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container on storage shelf, operator closed bag, paper towels in box on floor in storage area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. A couple of shelves with rust
Apr 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At rinse sink by dish machine
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners hanging by drinks and soda syrup at bar, employee moved them
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink, employee placed some, hand sink by ice machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee placed one
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold water goes all the way around and no water comes out, cook line hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen, also gasket and door frame in reach in freezer, employee stated cleaning them
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Employee moved them
Nov 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish on shelf above cooked wings and food bites, freezer by fryers, employee rearranged
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. By dish machine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets and ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups in it, hand sink at bar, employee moved them
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by prep sink in dish washing area, employee placed a roll
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, cleaner per employee
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 drink by cook line, employee discarded it
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket pulled out in, employee fixed
Food stored on floor. Water bottles in walk in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee here called manager and he sent it to her
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and door frame in freezer by fryer, also fan/vent in walk in cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Box from raw chicken used to place cooked wings in bags in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor under counter at front counter, employee placed them on shelf
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage on shelf above hot dogs, prep reach in cooler, manager rearranged
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner above mango drink on storage area, manager moved it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer handles
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. Two expired in April 2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multipurpose cleaner labeled by manager, under grill
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above scale, employee moved scale,
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle glues around an no water come out, cold water side of in hand sink by fryers
Food stored on floor. Box with oranges in walk in cooler, placed on shelf by manager
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart by cook line, gasket soiled in reach in freezer by fryers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Sprayer by dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 58f sour cream in little cooler at front counter, stop sale, from last night, employee discarded them, only tcs in this cooler, mgr placed a note not to placed sour cream in
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs opened 3 days ago, reach in cooler by grill, employee wrote date on
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. Emailed one
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With a metal rack, she moved it, hand sink by prep sink in dish washing room
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 5 new employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By prep sink, mgr discarded it
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Little cooler with ice build up, employee placed a note to not use this for sour cream, only tcs food here
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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 drink on prep table, cook line, employee discarded them
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. She got a ponytail, portioning food
Food stored on floor. Pickles in buckets, walk in cooler, mgr placed them on shelf
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler by cook line and little cooler at front counter, mgr placed them
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in reach in cooler by fryers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in bags on floor, front counter, mgr moved them
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked peppers and onion at room temperature, 60f less than 4 hrs, mgr voluntarily discarded them
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area in back and front counter, employee discarded them
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.