TERRY'S KITCHEN
4218 ST JOHNS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904-388-1743
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed multiple dead bees/wasps on window sill at front of establishment in common area. Person in charge swept and cleaned all dead bees/wasps.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015003430 | Jan 8, 2015 | Feb 18, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door frame.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with frayed rubber end stored on wire rack near walk-in freezer. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack next to walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stack of to-go boxes stored not inverted near front window. Person in charge inverted.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed bowl of commercially processed black beans with date marker of 04/29, which is more than 7 days prior. After confirming specifics of date marking, person in charge voluntarily discarded before stop sale was issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed bowl of chili person in charge stated was prepared on site then frozen missing date marking when it was removed from freezer. Chili was removed from freezer day prior and thawed over night. Date marking on chili was for date it was prepared and frozen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water lever unable to turn at hand wash sink next to reach in cooler on front line.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed one rubber spatula with rubber end in disrepair stored on wire rack next to walk-in freezer.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed multiple dead bees/wasps on window sill at front of establishment in common area. Person in charge swept and cleaned all dead bees/wasps.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee face mask in walk in freezer stored on top shelf above food items. Person in charge removed mask and placed in designated employee item storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored in common area by front door not inverted. Person in charge inverted all to go boxes.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator had last year's license displayed. Operator printed and displayed current license.
Food stored on floor. Box of pie crust on ground in walk in freezer. Employee removed from ground.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. In reach-in cooler near front counter, half and half dated 8/22.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler near front counter, liquid egg opened 7 days prior not dated.
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. Operator not able to locate written procedures.
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. One employee present hired less than 60 days, no proof employee has been informed of health responsibilities.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At office area, case of bags stored m floor.
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.