TOP DAWG TAVERN
13820 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD #417, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 904.438.5188
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. About 3 tiny flies at bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw made Monday per person in charge unlabeled in walk in cooler. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in kitchen with purple chemical person in charge states is degreaser unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go portion cups used as scoops in sauces in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in back kitchen area. Also, hole in wall near back door.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar area wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice accumulation in walk in freezer. Person in charge states has repair scheduled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks with mold like substance accumulation. Soda plates at server area with debris accumulated.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe under hand wash sink in bar area. Establishment has catch bucket in place.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Trays of par cooked chicken wings not identified. Walk in cooler. Marked by manger.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in sauce container. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and bag over single service items on storage racks. Moved by manager.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with bo beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and reach in freezer. Kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose/torn gasket to reach in freezer. Kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed, REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED fish, with label requiring items to be cut/ removed out of bag, not cut. 18 tuna. 6 salmon. In walk in cooler. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink by walk in freezer blocked by food cart. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled oven door.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed, REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED fish, with label requiring items to be cut/ removed out of bag, not cut. 18 tuna. 6 salmon. In walk in cooler. Stop sale issued.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal drink next to restaurant foods in kitchen freezer. Moved by manager. Employee drink container and bag next to restaurant foods single service items on prep table. Moved by manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer by blower. Prep line unit.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler. Opposite grill.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line reach in cooler.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. About 3 tiny flies at bar area.
Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for separating the food from ready-to-eat food. Par cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler not labeled. Marked by manger.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in foods in make table
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing by single service items. Rear storage. Moved by manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered Top tray of par cooked wings in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slime buildup in base of two reach in coolers opposite grill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Hand Wash Sink near office.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in dressings in walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in corner by walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer and by freezer door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of two reach in coolers opposite grill.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at Three compartment sink faucet.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment digital thermometer not accurate. Person In Charge obtained another functional thermometer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in sauce. Moved by manager
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of Reach in coolers. Kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Reach in cooler. Kitchen.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Vacuum Packaged tuna, salmon, with instructions to remove form packaging before thawing, not removed or bags cut. 3 tuna. 5 salmon packets.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle bowl used as scoop in foods In make table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Vacuum Packaged tuna, salmon, with instructions to remove form packaging before thawing, not removed or bags cut.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on 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 cellphone on cutting board. Prep line. Moved by manager. Employee jacket over Single Service gloves. Rear rack. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in Reach in freezer prep line and walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line Reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : prep area. Moved by manager.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in cooked egg. Make table. Moved by manager
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 on 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 bags stored restaurant foods. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
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.