POTTER'S HOUSE SOUL FOOD BISTRO
5310 LENOX AVE #1, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904.394.0860
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in small cooler in baking area. Per employee food items were placed in the cooler this morning. Employee moved food items to the walk in cooler
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under cooking equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching sweet potato sugar slurry. Employee removed scoop.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing above ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on meat cooler. Hood filters above fryers are soiled.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cardboard box used as garbage container. Card board box used as a trash can on the to go area of dining room. Employee discarded cardboard box.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease debris on flood Under cooking equipment, food debris on floor under shelves in the walk in cooler.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control device on wall stored over dry seasonings, manager moved food items.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with debris on interior.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation exposed on double door cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on cooler is soiled with food debris.
Apr 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet in to go area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine, employee cleaned ice machine during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of flour lid, manager properly stored beverage
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation showing on meat cooler door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling cart is soiled Gasket on double cooler door is soiled
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored on shelf with clean utensils, manager properly stored bottle of soap during inspection
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing in to go area before black hose connection. Manager installed back flow preventer on faucet
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing between the walk in cooler and walk in freezer walk way.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on shelf on seasonings in baking area. Employee moved speaker
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor between cooking equipment
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation showing on interior of meat cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on meat cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet near triple sink
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling between walk in cooler and freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under cooking equipment
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior or double door cooler unused to store raw meat have exposed insulation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor near back of establishment where large ice machine is stored
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and lids stored on floor in server area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in the walk in cooler
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in small cooler in baking area. Per employee food items were placed in the cooler this morning. Employee moved food items to the walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on a few employees preparing food items
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled stainless bin. Manager cleaned bin
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Double door meat cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hot holding units Dust on fans White debris on walk in cooler fan covers
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in back prep area
Stored food not covered. Pan of macaroni stored in the walk in freezer since Tuesday uncovered, manager covered
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