NESBITS RESTAURANT
5913 AVE B, Jacksonville FL 32209 · (904)768-4432
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 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 →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023047460 | Jun 23, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters on cook line.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler door held shut with cardboard piece on cook line.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled ceiling throughout kitchen area. Soiled walls behind cook station. Soiled floors around fryer station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezer in side dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook line. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors at corner of kitchen.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed squeeze bottle of medicated burn gel stored on small ledge above clean wiping cloths and opened bag of fries. Person in charge removed burn gel from ledge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple metal pans with excessive grease build up stored on bottom shelf of center prep table.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors around fryer station and grill top on cook line. Soiled walls behind cook line and behind three compartment sink. Soiled ceiling tiles above cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook line. Soiled door handle on standing reach in cooler with raw shrimp and raw chicken stored inside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee on cook line handling raw shrimp and mixing together with raw egg with no gloves. Inspector educated employee on unnecessary bare hand contact with raw animal foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of toaster oven on cook line with food debris build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and a metal scrub stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge removed all items from hand wash sink.
Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors soiled with grease build up around fryers. Walls behind cook line soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust build up throughout kitchen area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle on exterior of building.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden blocks person in charge stated was used for standing equipment on top but is no longer in use. Wood is soiled with grease build up. Person in charge discarded wood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on standing reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Sides and tops of fryers soiled with grease build up. Hood filters soiled with grease build up.
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen has paint peeling off walls.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind fryer has build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of stand reach in cooler, soiled with build up. Hood above fryers has grease build up.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb under triple sinks missing backflow preventer. Operator placed vacuum breaker on hose bibb.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in mens restroom, hot water turned off.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind fryer has grease build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under burners has build up of grease and debris. Side of reach-in cooler next to back door, plastic peeling, soiled.
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.