SOUTHERN GROUNDS COFFEE
2400 YANKEE CLIPPER DR, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-591-7354
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep area, multiple tanks not secured. Operator secured.
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.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line, cut avocado still has sticker attached. Operator moved all items to be washed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease and debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, diced has food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen by mop sink, tall tanks not secured.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen area, standing water on floor by ice machine.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar handwash sink. Operator supplied.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers stacked before air drying.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No hot running water at all sinks. Breaker for hot water heater turned off. Breaker turned on and all sinks have hot water.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at any hand washing sink. Soap provided.
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.