MCKARLS LIBATIONS & CUISINE
1850 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-206-7778
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed green onions stored over ready to eat bbq sauce. Operator removed produce.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 4419 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer t non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
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/ Manager Nerissa Ribeiro with expired certificates on 9-8-23
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. Operator has some new hire employees with no proof of form
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. Operator has 11 employee food handler certificates expired: Expired 9-12-25 Kayleigh C Expired 1-12-25 Lindsey S, Tatiyna R, Vince H, Joshua R, Tera F, Elizabeth B Expired 1-19-25 Jeffry B, Atiba L, Timothy D, Cruptal B
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of milk machine on front line. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in 71F standing water at front count
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster area
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid in parking lot area open
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4419 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
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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/ Manager Nerissa Ribeiro with expired certificates on 9-8-23
Food stored on floor. Ice cream tub on floor in walk in Freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in Freezer with ice build up on door and shelf and floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in 70F standing water at front count ice cream station.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4419 SOUTHSIDE BOULEVARD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4419 SOUTHSIDE BOULEVARD, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage patties (47-48F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top make table reach in cooler and place there from main walk in cooler approximately 30 mins ago as per employee. Employee closed lid cooked chicken patty (47-48F - Cold Holding), stored make table reach in cooler drawer on cook line,and place there from main walk in cooler around 6am as per employee. Unit drawer is not staying closed. Employee place food in walk in cooler and will removed drawer to fix to close properly
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at splitter on non chemical side at mop sink
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/ Manager Nerissa Ribeiro with expired certificate 9-18-23
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on fan in walk in Freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside reach in cooler in back of drawers cabinet is soiled on cook line
Stored food not covered. Stored ice cream in containers in walk in Freezer not covered
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.