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SOUTHERN GROUNDS COFFEE

2400 YANKEE CLIPPER DR, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-591-7354

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616231
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At front counter area, floor next to dish machine has build up of debris. At cook line, wall above shelf unit has dust build up.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, lower shelf next to dish machine soiled with residue.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 14, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep area, multiple tanks not secured. Operator secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryer has grease build up. Wall at make line over prep table with warmer unit, dust build up. Floor by dry shelves soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line, cut avocado still has sticker attached. Operator moved all items to be washed.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease and debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, diced has food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen by mop sink, tall tanks not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen area, standing water on floor by ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, edges of drawers on unused reach-in cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach-in freezer, pan of raw salmon stored over pan of cold smoked salmon served under a consumer advisory. Manager moved smoked salmon above raw salmon.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar handwash sink. Operator supplied.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers stacked before air drying.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No hot running water at all sinks. Breaker for hot water heater turned off. Breaker turned on and all sinks have hot water.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at any hand washing sink. Soap provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site

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.