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SCOREBOARD SPORTS BAR & GRILLE

6051 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904-744-6199

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2611204
Grade history
NOV 23
SEP 24
OCT 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bib near glass rear door
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both restrooms propped open with trash cans
Basic/32-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom needs repair under toilets, operator awaiting quotes to repair. Previously warned and has a call back awaiting
Basic/32-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen behind freezers and ice machine with standing water extending from ice machine to back door of establishment
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bib near glass rear door
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of ice machine with mold like substance in top
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen missing paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both restrooms propped open with trash cans
Basic/32-02-4/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom needs repair under toilets, operator awaiting quotes to repair. Previously warned and has a call back awaiting
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near triple sink 1 dead roach near stove area on floor Person in charge discarded
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen behind freezers and ice machine with standing water extending from ice machine to back door of establishment
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Jun 29, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of service, only using men's restroom.(part of complaint)
Basic/32-05-4/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Still out of order work order for further work Time Extended/Return visit Apr 22, 2026 · Still only using one restroom as unisex, has to replace pipe under floor. States contractor coming next Wednesday Time Extended/Return visit Jun 29, 2026 · Owner states is still getting estimates had to bust through the floor, possibly12-15 to start working of floor. Time Extended
Apr 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of service, only using men's restroom.(part of complaint)
Basic/32-05-4/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Still out of order work order for further work Time Extended/Return visit Apr 22, 2026 · Still only using one restroom as unisex, has to replace pipe under floor. States contractor coming next Wednesday Time Extended
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of service, only using men's restroom.(part of complaint)
Basic/32-05-4/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Still out of order work order for further work Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Needed in unisex restroom
Basic/32-12-6/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Still needs Time Extended
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of service, only using men's restroom.(part of complaint)
Basic/32-05-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Needed in unisex restroom
Basic/32-12-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In black 3 door cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Fly trap at bar area. Employee discarded
High priority/41-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen missing paper towel, had to grab from restroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Mens restroom and handsink in kitchen missing handwash sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded.

0 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Still unavailable Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Not able to show proof of Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Still none Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · No able to show proof of Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Still unavailable Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 c02 tanks in walkway to back door unsecured
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 3 door black reach in cooler where butter and garlic is stored. Pooling water at floor of reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.

0 High priority9 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink In kitchen blocked by boxes
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 c02 tanks in walkway to back door unsecured
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 3 door black reach in cooler where butter and garlic is stored. Pooling water at floor of reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One unsecured co2 tank behind bar.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation

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.