SOUTHERN GROUNDS & COMPANY
200 FIRST STREET · NEPTUNE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32266
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-28-5High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler in a squeeze bottle House made Caesar dressing dated 2-19-2026. See stop sale. Observed in stand alone cooler in a squeeze bottle House made Ranch dressing dated 2-15-2026. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Shredded cheese (54F-62F – Cold Holding); Cooked onions (54F-62F); Cooked mushrooms (54F-62F – Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (54F-62F – Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs ambient temperature (54F-62F – Cold Holding); Sausage patties (54F-62F – Cold Holding). Manager stated cooler was not working they had pan of ice in bottom drawer. Manager removed items and placed in different cooler. Observed in reach cooler on cook line Lox (48F-54F – Cold Holding); Cream cheese (48F-54F – Cold Holding); Sour cream (48F-54F – Cold Holding); Turkey (48F-54F); Cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding). Toaster sits next to reach in cooler, TCS items near toaster out of temperature. Manager removed items to reduce temperature and will place in ice bath. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed incorrect date on time board. Manager placed correct date on time board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 manager certification expired.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Observed some employee food training expired.
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents and tiles on cook line dusty.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored food boxes in storage area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers on clean dry rack with stickers still on. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go single service items stored on floor in back room.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:59 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.