POTTERS HOUSE SOUL FOOD BISTRO
9400 ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT 71, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904-394-2806
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mash potatoes 100-120 in warmer. Moved to reheat
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Strainer fell on floor, employee used strainer to drain noddles after falling on floor without washing
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chops 107-117 in warmer of Togo orders Fried chicken 120-130 in Togo warmer. Discarded
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/ Alvin small 1-2026
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. June 2026
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagged drink ice stored on floor of walk in freezer, Case of potato fries on floor of walk in freezer moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink next to walk in cooler missing Handwashing sign, sign provided
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers, in walk in cooler soiled with dust and mold like substance
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mash potatoes 100-120 in warmer. Moved to reheat
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fries on floor in Walk in freezer
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in back storage area be Light shield over drying rack
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink next to walk in cooler
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on top shelf of prep area, moved
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Used cell phone, changed gloves no handwash,then scooped fried shrimp from fryer. hands washed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks, discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled in walk in cooler Shelves in walk in cooler soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in reach in freezer
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket on cook line in kitchen soiled, employee remade
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink in kitchen near triple sink, placed paper towels outside of dispenser to use
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks. Discarded
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Prep lady eating in prep area, moved to eat in designated area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on top of soda boxes, moved
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of frying oil on floor, moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Crab salad with a 2-4-25 date on it but states was just made
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo clam shells and bowls stored on floor, moved to chart
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids over raw meat in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hsndsink in wait station no water going to sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in wait station, used to dump ice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink in back baking area, moved
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids over raw meat in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork chops in walk in cooler, moved to store correctly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 117-126 on line, cooked a fresh batch
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near back door, cleaned area and discarded
Stored food not covered. Cooked Oxtail and chicken stored in Walk in cooler
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on front server line touching clothing and phone and return back to preparing food without washing hands. Employee on cook line touching face and clothing and return to preparing food without washing hands
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw prep chicken stored over raw prep pork in double door upright reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towel
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. Operator has some food handler employees with no form completed
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on back kitchen prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on back kitchen prep table and Bluetooth speaker on top of microwave. All Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with bracelet and watch on wrist
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in 85F standing water on cook line prep table. Employee discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler soiled
Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go catering pans not inverted in back storage area. Employee inverted
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.