STRINGS SPORTS BREWERY
1850 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904-475-2970
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on drink machine in dining room is soiled.
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. Per manager employee certificates are in the office he is not sure where to find the certificates.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Beverage stored on prep table, manager discarded beverage.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items without a beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in ware washing area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. A few Cracked clear food storage pans.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over clean dishes in ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on white freezer is soiled with a black mold like substance. Employee cleaned gasket during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink pipe leaking into large clear pan. Cold handle on triple sink in disrepair.
Aug 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg batter onion rings stored next to ice cream. Manager separated food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled with a black mold like substance, manager cleaned ice scoop.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Several dead flies on floor in dry storage area. Employee cleaned area and discarded flies.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Manager properly stored food items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket in disrepair
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Ice bucket, manager discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer is soiled with black debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust in shelves in the walk-in cooler.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server put two soiled trays in to black soiled dish bin then went to get plated food for another guest without washing hands after touching soiled dishes. Spoke with manager about proper hand washing procedures
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled on drink machine
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/ 5 employees working engaging in food prep no manager present
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on hold holding drawer handles
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items without a beard guard
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean Silver pans stacked on shelf in ware washing area
Food stored on floor. Case of Pork stored on floor in the walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insects in kitchen area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding) stored in flip top cooler next to fryer. Per employee buttermilk was placed in cooler at 11am. At 1:00pm temperature was 45F suggested to manager to move buttermilk to the freezer to rapidly cool. 43F Cold holding at end of inspection homemade ranch (49F - Cold Holding) stored in server flip top cooler. Per employee ranch was stocked prior to lunch. Employee put ranch bottles in an ice bath.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
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. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler in server area 61F. Dressings are stored in cooler. Ranch dressing is made in house with buttermilk.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. A couple employees preparing food items without hair restraints
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on server area reach in cooler
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in Server cooler, manager put a thermometer in reach in cooler during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service To go containers stored on floor in dry storage area behind arcade games, manager properly stored single service items
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in the walk in cooler
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment is packaging soft cheese using a reduced oxygen packaging method and holding it for more than 48 hours. Establishment vacuum seal Monterey Jack white cheese for 3-5 days no longer than 7 days
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum seal cooked pork and beef for 3-5 days
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment is packaging soft cheese using a reduced oxygen packaging method and holding it for more than 48 hours. Establishment vacuum seal Monterey Jack white cheese for 3-5 days no longer than 7 days
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled with a black mold like substance
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels located at hand wash sink at end of cooks line
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on walk in cooler shelves
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum seal cooked pork and beef for 3-5 days
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Green solution, manager labeled container
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing in cooler where sauces are stored, manager added thermometer during inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee scooping fries without a hair restraint in server area
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on drawer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are Soiled Fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in kitchen area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk wash (47F - Cold Holding)manager added an ice bath
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance on Ice chute in dining area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop cooked meat Clear cups used to scoop flour in white bins
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed, employee printed and displayed current license
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee scooping French fries, chef gave employee hair nets during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on chicken breading station and white reach in freezer
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled blue bin, employee cleaned and sanitized the blue bin and scoop during inspection
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppy scoop stored in standing water 80F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on Fan covers in the walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use
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.