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SPACE KITCHEN

14866 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD #101, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 904-333-7116

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616442
Grade history
DEC 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/25
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26. Person in charge on phone with Tallahassee during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by table, items in hand wash sink. Person in charge made accessible.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Establishment cooks, cools and freezes ground beef, lasalagna, thawed portions in walk in cooler not date marked or re date marked.
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off to hand wash sink in back kitchen. Person in charge turned on during inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
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Food stored on floor. Observed bulk containers of salt and sugar stored on floor in back kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar per person in charge in bulk containers unlabeled. Also, spray bottle with vinegar per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Feb 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. Cut Mushrooms.
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of ready to eat sausage, sauce.
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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 proof of employee training
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear rack. All purpose cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup as scoop in sauce in make table. Moved by manager.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hat, bag over restaurant items. Rear rack Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor. Rear kitchen. Moved by manager.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 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 proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · At today's callback : no proof of any employee training available. (List of approved employee training was emailed 9/16/25 along with Inspection Report ) Admin Complaint
Sep 16, 2025Administrative determination recommendedRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/25
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken over ready to eat pizza sauce. Walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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 proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen. All purpose cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink with hot water turned off. Per Person In Charge Work in progress due to a leak.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor. Dry goods.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under Three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Prepped deli meats in walk in cooler. Not date marked. Prepped few days ago.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made few days ago not date marked. Walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling cover open. Above reach in cooler / make table. Kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service pizza boxes on floor. Moved by manager.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from DBPR. Establishment has prepped, cooked foods for public prior to obtaining license from DBPR. Licensed today.
High priority/50-08-7/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling vent open above reach in cooler / make table, walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing by utensils, foods. Rear rack.
Basic/40-06-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Stored food not covered. Uncovered bag of flour. Rear storage. Covered by manger.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.