SOUTHERN GROUNDS
2405 3 ST · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch apron with gloved hand and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Inspector spoke to employee regarding hand washing after touching apron. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect in pastry cabinet located on front line landed on edge of pan. Employee was able to remove pastries and place in new pan. Employee was able to remove flying insect from cabinet. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked raw shell egg in stand alone cooler stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed portion cups stored in employee hand sink located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty. Food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed establishment without proof 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. Inspector will send copy of employee health agreement form. Establishment does have a blank Employee Reporting Roster. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to slicer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a hat that is ineffective restraint of their hair. Employee pulled hair back. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut avocados in reach in cooler with stickers still on. Employee removed stickers and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung wet mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:42 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.