MARIE FAMILY RESTAURANT
5947 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904-536-6646
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying flies in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added but missing vacuum breaker,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear bottle with blue substance inside, unlabeled.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back storage area missing shield
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handsink, manager fixed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in ranch seasoning,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Electronic paper towel dispenser not functioning to dispense paper towels next to ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on back prep table in kitchen, moved to lower shelf
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover modding in back area near soda boxes and toilet paper
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In walk in freezer water leaking onto boxes, full pan of water removed replaced with catch pan
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored on floor next to ice machine, not hung to dry
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Thought out store
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler upfront pooling water at bottom of milk cooler
Oct 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked ice bucket
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Thought out store
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor buildup with ice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler upfront pooling water at bottom of milk cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in walk in cooler, falling from shelf unto plastic liner over ranch
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying flies in kitchen
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens restroom.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked ice bucket
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Thought out store
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor buildup with ice
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper on side of soiled ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler upfront pooling water at bottom of milk cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in walk in cooler, falling from shelf unto plastic liner over ranch
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 3 mops on floor nesting in its own water, not allowed to dry
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 65f in topping cooler upfront, discarded
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Susan 3-14-24
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine, moved
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Employee clean
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mop in rear rear Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand wash sinks. Replaced by manager. No paper towels at mens and women's rest rooms.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens and women's rest room doors let open.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile at frontline.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover under frontline counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with long braided hair.
Equipment in poor repair. Loose walk in cooler door runner.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at frontline Hand wash sink. Leak at base of Hand wash sink in men's restroom.
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.