SHUT EM DOWN AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
5002 KERLE ST, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 9043308282
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Clear food storage containers stacked on shelf near triple sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Dishes stacked on shelf near triple sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor under cooking equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small unlabeled container stored on shelf in warewashing area.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table where pitchers of drinks are stored.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean plastic food containers stored on shelf in ware washing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor Near ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler.
Apr 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No employee training provided
Apr 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No employee training provided
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. No employee training provided
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee beverages stored on prep counter with pitchers of drinks are stored. Employee moved beverages
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor under cooking equipment and prep table.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In dessert cooler, manager placed ambient thermometer in dessert cooler during inspection
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean clear food storage containers stacked on shelf next to triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris Under cooking equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on side of fryer
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on fryer baskets
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses Stored with single service napkins and lids under prep table across from ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor under fryers
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 Sugar in white bin, employee properly stored scoop
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam to go containers stored on floor in kitchen area
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Cooked ribs prepared onsite not date marked. Employee date marked container of ribs
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone under microwave on shelf above steam line, employee moved cell phone
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.