LOCALS' BAR
1216 KINGS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32207
Last inspected Aug 19, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ A couple expired, Brianna Watson took test on 12-3-19 and Jessica Escobar took test on 2-13-19
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. Only one expired on 7/2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink solution by hand sink at bar, cleaner per employee
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Ledge by faucet
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By hand sink in back prep room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer drinks, employee discarded it
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at bar and interior of handsink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink, bar
Aug 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds after cleaning glass and preparing drink, explained to her and she washed hands again
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. Grabbed lemon and squeeze it in drink, explained to her and she got lemon squeezer and tongs
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee just dipped glass that washed, explained to her and she placed it back
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/. It's at the other restaurant and employee couldn't find it to send a picture, he'll email it to me
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, employee placed some
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 person showed me hers but 4 other employees work here for more than 2 months
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 above customer drinks, employee discarded it
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back room where they cut lemons
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in back room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at bar
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/. None, mgr stated it's expired but I could not see certification
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. New employees
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. 2 employee here for 3 months that cut lemons
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pine wok mix in chemical closet
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at bar
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.