MUSE BOURBON BAR AND GRILL
11475 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32223 · 9045358215
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink no water. Supply turned off due to leak at faucet.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strips on floor in bar area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over bacon on speed rack. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler egg yolk, shelled cooked eggs, roast beef, chicken wings, chicken wings, 44-46F. Observed delivery recently delivered. Person in charge states had unit open to put delivery items away. Retemped items at 42-43F by end of inspection. Ambient temperature of unit 39F by end of inspection. Other items in unit 41-43F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior side door of ice machine with debris accumulation.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand wash sinks in bar blocked. Person in charge made accessible.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink at bar. Not dispensing.
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. Some employees with training expired. Also, some certifications are copies, not original.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling leak into trash can in men's restroom with standing water on the floor. Also, observed floor around ice machine with damage. Portions of ceiling missing in storage room off of dining room with alcohol storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in clean dishware storage with grooving.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on several clean dishware items in back kitchen across from dishmachine.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door by dishpit.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under third sink at triple sink. Establishment has catch pan under sink at time of inspection.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol container over bag of food. Moved by manager.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at Hand Wash Sink by kitchen entrance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop by ice machine in soiled scoop holder. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris buildup on walk in cooler shelves.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg in carton over ready to eat dressings in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink no water. Supply turned off due to leak at faucet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Roast beef 46°. Stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 46°. Stop sale Cheese 44°. Milk 44°. Dressing 44°. Moved to freezer. Raw chicken 45°. Hamburger 45°. Moved to freezer.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water supply turned off. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink by entrance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door with no self closing mechanism.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled slicer.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls as scoop in sauce.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen side door no self closing mechanism.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples at frontline bar not covered. Moved by manager.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken tenders 75°. Raw chicken 75°. Raw seafoods 75°. In small cooler by cookline. ( unit was unplugged. Manager plugged unit back in. )
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 75°. Raw chicken 75°. Raw seafoods 75°. In small cooler by cookline. ( unit was unplugged. Manager plugged unit back in. )
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on prep table by Single Service. Moved by manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels frontline Hand wash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior cooler.
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.