VOODOO BREWING CO JACKSONVILLE
1974 SAN MARCO BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.862.6156
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found One fly by dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect near dish machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Employee unable to find the training files
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. Employee unable to locate training files.
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Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature at three compartments sink is 103F
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. bowls and plates stored on the shelf above prep cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under dish machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf at entrance to kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of food storage containers stored on floor in storage area.
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cutting cucumbers for salad, explained to him and he got gloves
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer used a few days ago, has old food build up
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Couldn't find them
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. For 2 new employees, bartender and server
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink solution at bar, cleaner per employee, and one in upstairs bar also
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand sink by cook line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked for cut lettuce, employee removed it
No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in walk in cooler outside has blackish build up
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic wrap without box on top shelf, little prep room
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe on hand sink by cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown power on shelf at bar, employee labeled it turmeric
Sep 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Ice cube fell of on her hand and she let it drop on ice bin, explained to employee, she got gloves
Live, small flying insects found One fly by dish machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Kimchi opened on 9/19 and quinoa cooked on 9/19, employee discarded by employee
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. 70-90f cheese and 100-110f pork in steamer with water at 120f. Cook placed them on steamer at 10:30am, it's 12:40, cook reheated them quickly to 165f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled, not used today
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth towel in hand sink at bar, employee moved it
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For heat dish machines
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. For new employee cooking and one employee that left card at home
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. When reheating
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here left it at home, started July 5th
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish aching, manager discarded it since he wasn't sure what was it, also pink solution at bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink for employee by dish machine area, employee discarded it
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine, employee cleaned it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for cooked bacon in prep cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on box freezer at bar
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blueberry Unwashed strawberries above sauces in reach in cooler, explained to manager/cook, also unwashed pineapple above sauces in walk in cooler outside
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in hands sink by prep table leaking, employee placed a container under pipe
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat, employee changed solution, 300 ppm quat
Mar 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with gloves on. Washed hands before to grab lettuce. Explained to him and he remove gloves and wash hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cold cut above fill line in prep cooler, rearranged by new manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, manager cleaned it
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. For employee that couldn't find his employee training
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee that serves food doesn't have it on him, 6 months here
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine, yellow substance, cleaner per employee
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured it
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink at bar
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on upright freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons on shelf above cooked onions, walk in cooler, rearranged by manager,
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quat in bucket, jug looks lighter pink, employee placed some manually and got to 300 ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 bulk containers with powder, manager wrote sugar and flour
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ None
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120f pork and 120f cheese brisket mix on grill, container is too shallow and pans with food are sideways, employee placed them in proper container, got to 165f
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ None
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. None
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owner here stated they are locked in the office, one employee had his and another emplo had one very blurry on his phone
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance by hand sink close to dish machine, cleaner per employee
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drinks at cook line, employee discarded them
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting onions
Food stored on floor. Oil jug in storage area
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Employee moved them
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, labeled sugar by employee
Jun 28, 2024Inspection 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.