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3260 HODGES BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904.758-3325

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats139
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2614971
Grade history
FEB 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects near shake machine and one observed by cook line.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2020011938Nov 25, 2019Jun 30, 2020$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile in disrepair/ water damaged at end of front service line. Also, two ceiling tiles missing from same area. Operator stated they have been working on getting a coumpany to repair leak before replacing missing and damaged ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 2, 2025 · At callback, two ceiling tiles at end,of front line water damaged and one ceiling tile not fully covering hole in ceiling. Operator stated she has ceiling tiles on order. Time Extended
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped both hands on apron and then grabbed handle on drawer of cooler to open it without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator had employee wash hands and put on new gloves.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects near shake machine and one observed by cook line.
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F-50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk chicken wash (49F - Cold Holding) in chicken breading station. Operator stated temps were fine earlier when they did temp log. Operator had employee place some ice on products to chill both.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, cutting board on cook line across from microwave soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf with other cleaners. Operator emptied spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on drawers at reach-in cooler at chicken breading station heavily soiled
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile in disrepair/ water damaged at end of front service line. Also, two ceiling tiles missing from same area. Operator stated they have been working on getting a coumpany to repair leak before replacing missing and damaged ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing in warewashing area and drain behind equipment next to chicken breading station.
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior Back and side of soda machine near drive thru window has accumulation of dust. Also, cabinets under condiment stand in dining area soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe / ac vent area at end of front service line. Operator has been working on getting someone to repair/ service leak.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler across from drive thru window soiled/ stained. Also, deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back exterior of soda dispensing machine near drive thru window has accumulation of dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer Bucket (0 sink and surface). Operator emptied bucket of sanitizer and remade solution. Retested at 4.3ppm
Basic/21-45-1/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese crumbles (44-45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); house made honey butter (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 47-48F. Operator stated she thought the walk-in-cooler may have been in defrost cycle.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of self dispensing ice machine in dining area soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink next to breading station as a dump sink. Observed soda and ice in hand wash sink. Employee rinsed ice away.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handles on reach in deep freezers in back kitchen area durable- in disrepair. Also, ledge that lid for ice machine rests on not durable- peeling tape.
Basic/14-10-4

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.