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STARVIN LIKE MARVIN

2111 UNIVERSITY BLVD N, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 9046512034

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats99
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614699
Grade history
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 30 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cases of raw turkey over potato fries in walk in freezer
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw pork chops over open containers of lump crab meat, moved to store correctly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried wings 88-101 in basket over Fryers, moved to pull to cooler to cool
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Server washed hands at small 3 compartment then made drinks at drink station
Intermediate/12A-03-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to dish area, provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw, pasta no date marking
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next next to hand sink near oven,discarded and cleaned
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Personal water bottle on steam table - multiple drinks on prep line, moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fry mix on kitchen floor, moved
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cover missing on glass bulbs over cook line
Basic/38-07-4
The state's own report →
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppms, remade 300ppms
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cases of raw turkey over potato fries in walk in freezer
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink at the end of cookline removed, needed to be replaced in or location like in plans
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 zapp spray bottles, one pink substance othe purples. Manager labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of ice machine side
Basic/10-12-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scooper for grits in standing water 98f, water discarded
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handsink in dish area Missing at bar area Restrooms in handsink
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.