SPLIFF'S GASTROPUB
100 E FORSYTH ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904-844-5000
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on top of flour container, mgr killed it
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024070641 | Sep 9, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $600 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw hamburger and then changed gloves and grabbed bread, explained to him and he washed hands, discarded bread
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On one faucet
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +400ppm quat in triple sink in kitchen and bar, test trip turned blueish, explained to employees
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For both triple sinks
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldn't find it
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, kitchen, employee placed it on bottom shelf
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above container with flour in storage room
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked on cheeses in reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen, hood filters with grease build up, vents dusty in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Pasta in walk in cooler at 41f not covered
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container on storage shelf, employee labeled it salt
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One by restrooms and bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hummus dated on 8/27, employee discarded 1/4 cup
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken, raw chicken, hamburgers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f cheese, cooked chicken, pork, raw chicken, beef, hamburger in drawer unit, some relocated some stope sale because overnight
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above cooked pasta, employee moved soap
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One faucet
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bar tender has a manager card but couldn't get it on email
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. For manager that could not find certification on email
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad made a couple of days ago, dated by employee
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A couple on food, employee removed them
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. Drawer unit gasket torn and door not closing all the way because ice is built up inside
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep area, employee moved it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep area, employee moved it
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in drawer unit
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. On hot water side in mop sink, employee placed a tool to open it and it's left there
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for chicken salad, employee removed it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers on shelf above chicken bullion in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, labeled salt by employee, 2 others in storage area too
Nov 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee grabbed raw hamburger the washed hands for 7 seconds and grabbed bag of bread, explained to him and he washed hands again
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from an open cup then grabbed bag of bread, explained to him and he washed hands
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Potato salad from 11/5, employee discarded 1/4 cup
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed
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. For 2 new employees here, explained to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad made yesterday morning, in reach in cooler,
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar, employee labeled it sanitizer
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting cucumber, he got one
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked for cooked chicken, in drawer unit
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Employee removed water
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting cucumber with plastic wrap on it, explained to him
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt under prep table, employee wrote name on
Sep 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on floor and 1 in hand sink, 4 live roaches on floor under reach in freezer by hand sink, 3 live roaches on henge in reach in freezer, 2 live roaches on floor by mop sink, 1 on wall by restroom, manager killed most of them
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor at bar
Sep 12, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on floor and 1 in hand sink, 4 live roaches on floor under reach in freezer by hand sink, 3 live roaches on henge in reach in freezer, 2 live roaches on floor by mop sink, 1 on wall by restroom, manager killed most of them
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor at bar
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on floor and 1 in hand sink, 4 live roaches on floor under reach in freezer by hand sink, 3 live roaches on henge in reach in freezer, 2 live roaches on floor by mop sink, 1 on wall by restroom, manager killed most of them
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor at bar
Sep 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Washed for 7 seconds after cleaning raw beef from floor and getting new gloves, explained to him and he washed hands properly
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw hamburger then changed gloves and grabbed wontons from grill, explained to him and he washed hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by hand sink in kitchen and 2 at bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above wontons, raw chicken one shelf above dairy in walk in cooler, employee rearranged reach in cooler,
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw hamburger in walk in cooler, manager rearranged
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on floor and 1 in hand sink, 4 live roaches on floor under reach in freezer by hand sink, 3 live roaches on henge in reach in freezer, 2 live roaches on floor by mop sink, 1 on wall by restroom, manager killed most of them
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap on shelf above plastic ware in storage closet
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat, test strip turned blueish, employee diluted it to 300 ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, employee placed some
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One in August 2024
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One broken in storage area, hole in ceiling, storage room
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By cooler next to hand sink
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both restrooms
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor at bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on top of box with dry pasta, storage closet, manager moved it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks cooking, put one on
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.by upright cooler and walk in cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on panko in walk in cooler, employee removed it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By walk in cooler
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on top of flour container, mgr killed it
Dead roaches on premises. One on floor in storage closet and one on top of container for sugar in storage closet, cleaned up
Mar 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hummus made on the 3rd dated to discard on the 10th, employee changed date to the 9th
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on top of flour container, mgr killed it
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Fabuloso at bar, mgr labeled it
Ceiling tile missing. 1/3 of ceiling tile is gone in storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By fan in kitchen, also fan/vent in walk in cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both
Dead roaches on premises. One on floor in storage closet and one on top of container for sugar in storage closet, cleaned up
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above drinks, bar, mgr moved them
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for cheese on grill, mgr removed it
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. A couple
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen, exterior area of sugar container in storage closet
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, on shelf, mgr labeled it salt, two bulk containers in storage closet too
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw steak then grabbed sauce in bottle and I explained to him, he washed hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in storage area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above raw bacon in reach in cooler, mgr rearranged
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad marked for 8 days, mgr changed date on
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink, also in one faucet at mop sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Undercooks eggs, gave sign and she posted it
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour, mgr removed it
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar, employee secured it
Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In storage closet by water heater
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead in storage area, mgr cleaned it up
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he put one one
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in prep unit
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By walk in cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for margarine, employee changed it
Food stored on floor. Queso in bucket in kitchen, employee placed it on shelf, also rice in container in storage area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On flour, storage area, mgr removed it
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen and shelf above reach in freezer
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.