ME MA'S SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT
1440 DUNN AVE STE 32, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-683-0855
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2024
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4 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dining room, hand sanitizer stored in table baskets with condiments. Operator removed hand sanitizer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen at back handwash sink, cutting board covering handwash sink. Operator moved cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed cloth towel in kitchen handwash sink. Operator explained to employee.
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. One employee present, hired less than 60 days, no proof of being explained employee responsibilities. Operator explained to employee and completed dbpr form.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In single door reach-in cooler, potato salad and sweet potatoes prepared 4 days prior not dated. Operator dated items.
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In grey reach-in freezer, zipper bag of raw fish stored over box of Texas toast and pumpkin pie. Operator moved items to,proper storage levels.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At kitchen back handwash sink, cutting board covering sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, cloth towel in handwash sink. Operator removed. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, gaskets on glass door reach-in cooler torn. Operator stated she has repairs scheduled.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At back kitchen, floor under mop,sink soiled. In hallway to restrooms, ceiling vent has dust build up.
Food stored on floor. At cook line, plastic bottle waters and case of oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelves.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom, no handwash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, gaskets and doors on glass door reach-in cooler soiled.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In grey reach-in freezer, zipper bag of raw pork stored over container of chitlins, zipper bag of raw chicken stored over raw pork. In glass door reach-in freezer, plastic container of raw Philly beef stored over ready to eat franks. Operator moved all items to correct storage levels.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen back handwash sink, cutting board covering sink.
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. One employee present, hired 2 weeks, no proof of employee responsibilities available. Operator explained responsibilities to employee and had her sign DBPR form.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. In kitchen prep area, wooden knife block holding knives. Operator moved knives to drawer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, bulk containers of flour and sugar not labeled.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator has 2 counter top fryers on prep table in middle of kitchen, not under hood system.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach-in cooler/freezer, raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored over cooked items. Operator moved items to bottom of double door reach-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, case of plastic bottle water, case of oil, containers of flour and sugar on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, bulk containers of flour and sugar not labeled.
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.