MAIN EVENT JACKSONVILLE
103070 PHILLIPS HWY, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-260-7500
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Two flying observed in kitchen during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect at dishmachine area drain. Observed two flying insects at back hallway near back door.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shelled hard boiled eggs made in house 4.10.26 date marked with discard date of 4.24.26. Person in charge marked appropriately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink in ice cream station. Person in charge provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine chute with debris accumulated.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand water observed in bottom of breading reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cook line at 0ppm. Person in charge remade and retested at 200ppm.
Aug 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect observed in back kitchen. Person in charge killed during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor by self serve soda dispenser in dining area. Person in charge mopped during inspection.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One urinal in back men's restroom by laser tag entrance is out of order, other functional facilities available. Person in charge states has scheduled to be repaired by tomorrow.
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two flying observed in kitchen during inspection.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink in bar testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced ham in walk in cooler with date mark of 7/20. Also, one shell egg with cracked shell observed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream base in bar reach in cooler at 48F. Person in charge discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at ice cream station hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Large amount of grease observed on ground at grease hook up to right side of back door. Person in charge states has call into service to come clean.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in server line soda dispenser with mold like substance buildup. Mold like substance buildup on exterior of ice deflector at self service soda dispenser.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in sink not submerged. Person in charge submerged during inspection.
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishmachine only reaching 157F during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until serviced.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over ready to eat donut holes. Also in walk in cooler seared chicken still raw stored over ready to eat turkey on speed rack. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At breading station chicken at 48-50F. Item is unloaded and close to heating element. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. At pizza station, cheese, sausage, cheese at 46-47F. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. Cooling element covered. Person in charge removed cover. Retemped all items at 43F or below during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from hose Bibb with green hose attached at dishmachine.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Person in charge unable to provide way to test high temp dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from hand wash sink in kitchen by dishmachine, person in charge provided.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water not working at hand wash sink at ADA stall in men's restroom at both locations.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in red zone at back door.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at three sink not functional. Also, missing hand wash sign at concession bar hand wash sink. Person in charge fixed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Porous ceiling tile observed in banquet storage room. Person in charge began replacing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda dispenser in dining area with debris buildup. Also, exterior of icee machine with debris buildup. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. Also, debris buildup observed on fan in main walk in cooler.
Jan 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects at hand wash sink at bar. Also, observed two flying insects in triple sink area of kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheesecake mix made with milk with discard date of 12/28 in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainers certificate number and date of birth on multiple certificates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sign, paper towels and soap at hand wash sink at cafe. Also, missing papertowels at bar hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing on tray at room temperature. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Several toilets in women's restroom not flushing properly. Multiple toilets working in same restroom.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cheesecake filling made with milk with discard date of 10/26. Has 14 day discard time on label, should be 7 days.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near drain at dishmachine.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham, sausage at 44-47F. Person in charge states in unit overnight, no one has been in unit this morning.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, sausage at 44-47F. Person in charge states in unit overnight, no one has been in unit this morning. Other items in unit holding at 41F or below.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ice cream base, milk opened more than 24 hrs ago with no date mark.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at bar hand wash sink. Also, missing soap from men and women's restroom closest to kitchen. Person in charge provided.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor observed at Dishmachine. Also debris observed in back corner under unit around drain.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on cookline at knee height. Person in charge removed.
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.