PLAYERS LOCKER ROOM
4456 HENDRICKS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-448-6670
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. I washed my hands and water came up from floor drain by hands sink in server/prep area, employee is trying to fix it, talked to Linda, employee fixed it and plumber arrived too, use a snake, it's all good now, talked to Robert
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect on cook line and three flying insects in bar area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6-1-26.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings, raw fish (44F-46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from fryer. Observed door not fully closed after someone went in cooler. Person in charge stated he will make sure door stays closed to chill foods.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can containing toxic substance on shelf in front of storage area next to utensils. Person in charge removed spray can of WD-40
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed carton of liquid eggs opened on Sunday not date marked. Person in charge date marked liquid eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener, two shake machines, and two vegetable wedges at counter at expo line soiled/ has accumulation of debris. Also, deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Also, multiple cutting boards on storage shelf in warewashing area soiled/ stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to fryer. Person in charge labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin at soda dispenser machine on front service line soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on reach-in cooler across from fryer. Also, handle on same reach-in cooler in disrepair/ chipped.
Floors/;walls/ ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors heavily soiled around fryer equipment on cook line and floor in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer. Also, walls on cook line, near walk-in-cooler and near hand wash sink at front service line soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed sealed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer across from fryer equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers, reach in freezer, on cook line soiled. Gasket on walk-in-cooler, and ice cream freezer soiled. Also, exterior of trash receptacle on cook line soiled. Also, exterior side of reach-in cooler near cook line entrance soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves in reach-in-coolers with rust and pitted surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped sleeves of single use cups stored on floor in front of warewashing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves in walk-in-cooler with rust and pitted surface.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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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. Pork cooked on Thursday, employee date marked it
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution solution by mop sink, employee statist cleaner
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Old build up on top of dish machine
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Left opened after cleaning this morning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. One cutting board at cook line on prep table with blackish grooves
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink by cook line, employee discarded it
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Making salads, watch and bracelet
Equipment in poor repair. A couple of fryer baskets are torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Blackish build up under grill, cook line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid and container cracked for cut lettuce and cabbage, glass upright cooler by ice machine
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container with dust build up, employee placed it by trip,e sink to be washed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle, employee moved them
Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface. By cook line, rust on the inside
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep cooler by fryer, employee placed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in little box freezer blackish by walk in cooler, vents in walk in cooler with dust build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf and vent in glass upright cooler by ice machine
Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for less tha 4 hrs including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. Raw fish, 55f on cold running water. Employee placed ice on fish and move it to walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One by cook line
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/25 "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license."
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 122-130f cheese, gravy, on warmer, employee added more water to warmer
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at bar
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/. Kane Krause took test on 9/4/20, scheduled in a couple of days
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzle and ice bin, also exterior and interior of weight for food on grill
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork taken out yesterday, cook wrote date on
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in freezer by fryer, 2 fryer baskets torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooler by cook line
Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, microwave
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep cooler by fryer, employee placed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent in upright cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates on storage shelf, inverted by cook
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed dirty dishes and then grabbed clean dishes, explained to him and he washed hands
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser by chips at cook line, employee moved it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and exterior of food weight on grill, also can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in hand sink by triple sink, employee removed them
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. For dish washer and bar tender
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal trim for butter, cook line
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink by triple sink, employee fixed it
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One bar tender here for 2 months, she states she has one but not on her
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution, degreaser per cook,
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above food in storage shelf, cooked move it
Equipment in poor repair. One hinged in prep cooler coming lose if door open all the way
Food stored on floor. Oil jugs and onions delivered yesterday, storage area
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container is dirty, employee placed it by triple sink to be washed
Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In one prep cooler, employee placed one
No copy of latest inspection report available. Owner emailed it to mgr
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. One open drink at prep table, cook line, employee removed it
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of prep cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink has a leak
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dining area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Part cooked chicken on shelf above raw dish, employee rearranged reach in cooler,
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake and hummus opened on 7/15, cook wrote date on
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Emailed form to cook, he might stop doing it
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. For new employee and owner that helps
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sin, degreaser by cook, labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bulk salt, employee removed it
Equipment in poor repair. Torn basket
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By fryer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep unit by fryer, employee placed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, stove top, shelf by cook line, shelves in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw wings then changed gloves and grabbed Chopin's, explained to him and he washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on shelf above dipping sauces, reach in cooler employee moved it
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. I washed my hands and water came up from floor drain by hands sink in server/prep area, employee is trying to fix it, talked to Linda, employee fixed it and plumber arrived too, use a snake, it's all good now, talked to Robert
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. By dish machine, plumber here is going to fix it
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Prep sink at servers area, plumber placed one, also faucet at bar is missing it
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. For new employee
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, also cold, mgr turned them on
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On pico de Gallo, prep cooler and on spice
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. By cook line, discarded by mgr
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, hep got a hat
Food stored on floor. A couple of boxes with food in walk in freezer, mgr placed them on shelf
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in triple sink
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar, mgr placed it on shelf
Jul 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loading dish machine with dirty dishes then removed gloves and grabbed clean dishes, explained to her and she washed hands
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Grabbed raw chicken phili meat, changed gloves and grabbed bread, explained to him and he washed hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in kitchen
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In prep sink, also on faucet with red house by mop sink
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm chl in bucket, test strip was almost black and then turned white, employee diluted it to 100ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs open yesterday morning, cooked wings in walk in cooler a couple of days ago, employee wrote date on
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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. New employee
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed one, printed and posted
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee took test with foodserviceprep, not on my training list
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink, labeled cleaner
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf above can food, employee rearranged
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making salad, got one
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making salad, got one
Equipment in poor repair. One torn fryer basket
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar, employee removed it
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep unit by flat grill,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. One hood filter and shelf by fryer, shelf in walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays on shelf by walk in 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.