WACKO'S BAR & GRILL
3701 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville FL 32207 · (904)399-1110
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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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 triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019005493 | Jan 25, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $400 |
| 5--2019005529 | Jan 28, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. Observed five flying insects in the following areas: 2 next to bag in box soda boxes 1 one in warewashing area 1 on cook line 1 in dry food storage area
Aug 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1:can of cranberry sauce and 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk dented along rim of can and pinched in middle of can of coconut milk. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed five flying insects in the following areas: 2 next to bag in box soda boxes 1 one in warewashing area 1 on cook line 1 in dry food storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bleu cheese crumbles, cooked sausage (44F-46F - Cold Holding) on door in fridge across from cook line. Operator stated the door was opened a few times today. Advised to keep items in fridge vs on door. Operator placed both items in walk-in-cooler to chill. Retemped at end of inspection at 42F-43F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two vacuum breakers missing from two splitters on the threaded hose Bibb next to mop sink outside back door.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of chocolate milk and two containers of heavy whipping cream in bar area opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Kitchen manager date marked all three items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blue handled soda guns in bar area and some of their holsters soiled. Also, white deflector plate and ice chute area in both large ice machines (one next to dishwasher and other in exterior storage room) soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator unable to provide a measuring device to test sanitization in high temp dish washing machine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees food safety training expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of both large ice machines soiled. (Ice machine next to dishwashing machine and ice machine in exterior storage closet).
Equipment in poor repair. Observed right handle on reach in freezer door in prep area in disrepair.
Floors/ walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor on cook line and under some equipment in prep area has accumulation of debris. Also, walls behind grill area and near triple sink soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple sealed boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. Operator started to remove boxes of foods from floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior door of flip top reach-in cooler on cook line soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in walk-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white bin containing an unlabeled white substance removed from original packaging. Kitchen manager labeled bin of sugar.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117f mashed potatoes, employee heated them in microwave to 165f
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. None
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made yesterday at 1 pm, employee dated it, upright gray cooler
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two employees missing training dates
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Old debris on top of
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. Employee removed them from bag
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no beard guard, he put one on
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no hair restraint, put on hat
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Soda syrup boxes in closet by walk in cooler and food in boxes in walk in freezer on floor by pizza
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink, placed one
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in bag on floor by pizza oven, employee placed it on shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce on shelf above cut lemons and cheese, employee rearranged, prep cooler,
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By trash can on cook line, old build up, blackish on wall by upright freezer close to cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk containers, employee labeled them flour and sugar, cook line area
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg then changed gloves and grabbed bread, explained to him, he washed hands and discarded bread
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bag on shelf above chicken quesadilla cone in open box, white freezer, employee rearranged
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bag on shelf above raw crab in open box, white freezer, employee rearranged
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham opened a couple of days ago, employee dated them
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 cook working here for more than 12 months
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees expired in 4/2025
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spice, employee removed it
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Container for lids, employee placed them by triple sink to be washed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food in walk in cooler, employee discarded it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, put one on
Food stored on floor. Syrup boxes on floor by walk in cooler, employee placed them on shelf
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, employee moved it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by prep cooler
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut orange that wasn't washed, explained to him
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids on shelf 1 inch high and bags with lids touching floor, by ice machine, employee placed them on top shelf
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By outlets next to steamer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Explained to employee, made new solutions
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder like cribs, employee stated it's panko, labeled, also two bulk containers
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added 2 small pizza ovens, talked to Robert
Apr 29, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 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/ John Rodriguez took test on 1-3-20
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added 2 small pizza ovens, talked to Robert
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box with raw breaded beef on shelf above bread in upright freezer, employee rearranged
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw breaded beef in open box above raw fish in upright freezer, employee rearranged
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in triple sink, diluted by employee, 300 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket and can opener
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/ John Rodriguez took test on 1-3-20
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added 2 small pizza ovens, talked to Robert
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance at bar, cleaner by employee
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both working with open foods, placed one
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By upright freezer
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing in walk in cooler, entrance, someone went to buy them
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Mailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yellow powder, employee wrote breading
Sep 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp-open box on shelf above onion rings in white freezer, operator rearranged
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw philly meat on shelf above raw fish in upright freezer, operator rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125f cheese, no water in warmer, operator added water to warmer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above portioned cups, storage area, manager moved chemical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On red hose side of splitter, faucet by mop sink
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corn bean mix opened on Friday, labeled by operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line, employee placed napkins
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. 3 people that don't touch food but work here
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cracked in ceiling by cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In walk in cooler
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. Two packs of raw fish in walk in cooler, operator punctured them
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
Dead roaches on premises. One in storage room, operator cleaned 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, employee discarded it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he got one
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he got hat
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn for Tropicana cooler by cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar
Food stored on floor. Oil jug and bag of rice, operator placed it on shelf,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 hood filters, shelf in walk in cooler and fence in walk in cooler
Mar 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Lowe's bucket for raw wings in prep cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw phili meat in open box on shelf above raw salmon, employee rearranged upright freezer, mgr rearranged
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on shelf above to go containers and napkins by ice machine, employee rearranged
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In mop sink and on long house side of splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pot from hand sink at cook line, I explained and he stopped
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution at bar, labels cleaner
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler ceiling
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom
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 on prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working with open foods,
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working with open foods
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Both interior doors of upright freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright cooler with ranch, employee placed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in prep cooler and hood filters, shelves in walk in cooler,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cheese on table, 32f, shrimp 28f, placed in cooler by employee
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container, labeled sugar by employee
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 28 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched face then touches containers with food, explaining to him and he washed hands
Food with mold-like growth. One zucchini, employee discarded it
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw phili meat in open box on shelf above spinach dip, employee rearrange upstairs freezer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap on shelf above to go containers, storage area by dish, employee removed it
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside splitter, red hose side of splitter
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Can bean mix made a 6 days ago, employee trashed them, Tropicana cooler
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. Emailed one
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, employee placed it by triple sink to be washed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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 new employee
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 cook here for 2 months
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee didn't know what it was, discarded it
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On white powder, bulk container, cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee ladies restroom
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting fruit at bar, cook cooking
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice bin, bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By upright cooler and ac unit in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bag of thrice and oil jugs, storage room, employee placed them on shelf
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One missing h
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright freezer, both door missing interior panels
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Tropicana cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. One employee remembers it was removed from outside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, cook line
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.