SOUL BOWL BISTRO
6132 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904.683.3372
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling up wall of entry way to kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta seafood salad no date marking
Jul 30, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment using bottles of spring water no running water in establishment.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling up wall of entry way to kitchen
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No running water at mop sink.
No running water at three-compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta seafood salad no date marking
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Establishment placed out of order sign on door with metal pole blocking it
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches under handsink in back prep area next to office. 2 dead roaches next to triple sink 2 dead roaches under front register/counter area 1 dead roach next to rest room door.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Miguel washed hands at mop sink with no soap then dried hands
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 79f in pan stored at room temperature
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Miguel Washed hands at Mopsink
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab salad and potato salad. Cooked turkey wings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing a watch
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven door moved
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Made onsite Candy yams 100-118f in warmer manager states reheated at stove at 11 am.now at 1pm Reheated to 165f
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in rear next to office
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink upfront
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seafood salad and potato salad in glass cooler upfront made two days previous
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice. Cup removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia thawed in the vacuum seal in reach in cooler. Discarded
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal open water bottle and open Red Bull in reach in cooler stored with sauces and butter, drinks moved
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in freezer stored in direct contact with thank you shopping bags
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 60f on cook line, moved to cooler, manager said was cooling? Candies yam 124-130 in plastic container, reheated
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees been working for 3 months
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in seasoning, msg,salt.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in Togo bags in reach in freezer, manager states it for employees
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cooler and prep table, moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles. Moved to stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef Thawing in sink area, manager moved
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in kitchen blocked by prep table manager moved
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Starts at 70f
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper in middle of kitchen walk way
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers in kitchen
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area near back door.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ricotta cheese (56F - Cold Holding), stored in back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler. Employee stated has been stored there over night with no additional prep today. Unit has door insulation in disrepair and no ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 58F. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese (56F - Cold Holding), stored in back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler. Employee stated has been stored there over night with no additional prep today. Unit has door insulation in disrepair and no ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 58F. Stop sale issued
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on the outside of back door on wall spigot
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table blocking hand wash sink in kitchen area. Moved by manager.
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. Operator has only 2 food handler employees and both hired over 60 days with no proof of employees training
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in bottom reach in cooler on cook line make table with no date marked. Employee stated prep 3 days ago.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Provided technical assistance with commercially packaged fish not removed from packaging as per label before thawing. Employee pierced packages
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet on wrist while preparing food. Employee removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor next to flat top grill. Employee properly stored
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and flat top grill soiled with grease build up Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen back door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Stored forks on clean equipments racks stored with food contact surface up
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Operator has multiple unused equipments inside restaurant
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink faucet handle
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.