LIVE OAK PIZZA
9119 MERRILL RD #17, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 5106480679
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on can opener handle, manager killed and discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023014682 | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 11, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. 0ppms chlorine at dishwasher chemicals hooked up incorrectly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Meatballs cooked and thawed no date marking, manager dated
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made days ago no date marking. Dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow substance, manager labeled
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Glass light bulbs uncovered in back prep/ dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers soiled and upper area of ice machine soiled with black substance
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Chicken wing container with old label on one side of container.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese in pan in flip top cooler 50, discarded
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. Pizza by the slice no time marking, and time as a public health form states will mark on tray or container
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pastas made four days ago per chef with no date made on pans.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with clear substance inside, employee states it's sanitizer. Employee labeled
Equipment in poor repair. Rubber gaskets in corners of flip top coolers torn
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to metal pan in dish area on stacked clean metal pans
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook on line hired 90 days ago no food handlers training provided
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on can opener handle, manager killed and discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pizza sauce 55f sliced sausage 55f Penni noddles 57f spaghetti noddles 57 Lasagna 56f milk 57f raw chicken 56f cooked wings 55-58f in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Par Cooked wings on cook line 65f. Pizza sauce 55f sliced sausage 55f Penni noddles 57f spaghetti noddles 57 Lasagna 56f milk 57f raw chicken 56f cooked wings 55-58f in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by lettuce spinner in rear of kitchen,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in rear of kitchen
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook on line hired 90 days ago no food handlers training provided
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. 3 employees on shift no food reporting agreement forms
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz cup used to scoop seasoning out of container
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in on kitchen floor near dish area, discarded and cleaned area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on top of shelf over line cooler Keys stored next to microwave
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen no hair restraint.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in water 87f next to stove
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing on handsink next to ice machine, provided sign
Jan 23, 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Multivitamins stored next to microwave over food processor in kitchen. Moved to office
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, noddles and Cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup used as a scooper in lemon pepper seasoning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal water bottles stored on prep table under microwave next to steam table with Mariana' sauce
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under red cutting board on back prep table near triple sink
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noddles 43f spaghetti 43f milk 45f wings 50f in walk in cooler
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. Pizza for pizza by the slice
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3 days ago per manager in walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink near ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and noddles
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles under dish washer, manager states it's Clorox and
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cups in seasoning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven doors, moved by manager
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for Time Temperature controled for safety. Garlic in oil. Pizza slices. Emailed form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical degreaser bottle. By Dish Machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor by prep line. Moved by manager
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered foods in walk in cooler. Multiple. Cooked wings. Cut vegetables
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 10 bags of cooked wings, 1 deep 30 gallon container homemade marinara sauce, 1 pan noodles and 1 pan lasagna(48-50F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager and some items covered. Walk in cooler temperature at 48F. Stop sale issued.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ At licensing inspection, operator had multiple stop sale due to cold holding and cooling in walk in cooler not working properly. Walk in cooler temperature at 48F. Unable to provide temporary license. Operator called technician and arrived during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach in freezer. Moved by manager.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 10 bags of cooked wings, 1 deep 30 gallon container homemade marinara sauce, 1 pan noodles and 1 pan lasagna(48-50F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager and some items covered. Walk in cooler temperature at 48F. Stop sale issued. 1 deep 30 gallon container of homemade pizza sauce and bags of prep cooked noodles (46-47F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler from todays prep around 11am today as per manager and some items covered. Walk in cooler temperature at 48F. Stop sale issued. 1.5 bags cut spinach, 1/2 gallon of butter milk, 3 tubs ricotta cheese, 16 quarts heavy cream, 1 case raw shell eggs, 10 cases shredded cheese (46-50F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46-48F - Cold Holding), both items in pans in flip top reach in cooler above fill line and place there from reach in cooler as per manager. Manager removed excess over fill line. 1.5 bags cut spinach, 1/2 gallon of butter milk, 3 tubs ricotta cheese, 16 quarts heavy cream, 1 case raw shell eggs, 10 cases shredded cheese (46-50F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1 deep 30 gallon container of homemade pizza sauce and bags of prep cooked noodles (46-47F - Cooling), all stored in walk in cooler from todays prep around 11am today as per manager and some items covered. Walk in cooler temperature at 48F. Stop sale issued.
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained at make table reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chlorine test strips for dish machine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
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. At licensing inspection, operator had multiple stop sale due to cold holding and cooling in walk in cooler not working properly. Walk in cooler temperature at 48F. Unable to provide temporary license. Operator called technician and arrived during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag on top of soda bib box in kitchen area Employee phone next to microwave on cook line. Moved by manager.
Equipment in poor repair. White upright Reach in freezer on cook line with torn gasket
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle on cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler. Manager provided
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.