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MAYES FOOD SERVICES

225 TALLYRAND AVE, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904.434.3316

Last inspected Nov 1, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2614700
Grade history
OCT 23
OCT 24
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by cook line
High priority/35A-02-6
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Nov 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by hand sink, entrance to kitchen
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 110f hot dogs, chicken strips in warmer, explained 4 hrs procedure, manager write time on
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and cup in hand sink at bar
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For scooping ice at bar
Basic/14-01-5
Show the remaining 8 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink at cook line area
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager cooking without hat
Basic/13-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f water for spatula used for nacho cheese, manager placed it on grill
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door at front counter and door by cook line, also no screen on kitchen front window
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays in storage area, manager inverted them
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges on shelf above cheese in upright cooler by cook line
Basic/08B-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dusty wall by ac vents
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet at triple sink dripping
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by cook line
High priority/35A-02-6
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet by restrooms
High priority/29-34-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling dusty by vent
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 3 doors
Basic/35B-03-4
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Hamburger in bag on top of bag with fries, mgr rearranged box freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above storage area
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By box freezer
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not find it
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4

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.