SOUTHERN GROUNDS
1671 ATLANTIC BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cracked egg then washed hands for 8 seconds, put on gloves and grabbed avocado, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed dishes only in triple sink at front counter coffee area, explained to her and she filled sanitizer and placed them in it **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One by front counter
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser sprayer by clean containers, manager moved chemical **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer used yesterday, employee cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand sink, manager removed it **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. One expired in January 2025
Basic 6
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Frypans and big bowls on storage shelf, manager inverted them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket with food on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125-131f water for utensils on stove, burner off, employee turned burner on **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave, manager cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.