SPLIFF'S GASTROPUB
14985 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD STE 108, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 904.379.0636
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese at 115°. Made at 11 am. Reheated to 170-180°.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese at 115°. Made at 11 am. Reheated to 170-180°.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cubed cheese in walk in cooler date marked 2/26. Per Person In Charge item was frozen and r3moved from walk in freezer yesterday. Marked by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at rear mop sink area. Secured by manger.
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Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles by Three compartment sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover under kitchen sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by rear kitchen microwave. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind cookline equipment.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter gaps.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Drawer Cooler.
Oct 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Supply bucket empty. Refilled by manger.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee entered from dining room after eating then engaged in food service activity without washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket low on chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer cheese at 110°. Steam well. Reheated to 170° by manger employee.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at faucet. Under Kitchen. Hand Wash Sink. Prep line.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager on site with 4 food service employee preset.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Dish machine Hand Wash Sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container non kitchen prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket/clothing on kitchen prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Food service employee with large beard. No beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Dish machine line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple. Dry rack.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet Leak at mop sink.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at towels dispenser. Kitchen. 2 locations.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle, degrease, at bar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service cups on floor. Frontline.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor leak from faucet at Hand Wash Sink and Three compartment sink line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle, water, in kitchen.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of Butter based Roux dated 1/7. About 1 pound.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at 2 kitchen Hand wash sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at one kitchen Hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container above prep table. Moved by manager.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Work in progress.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover. Three compartment sink, bar sink.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing cove molding by bar. Per Person In Charge Work in progress.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Construction dust and debris on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand wash sign.
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.