INDULGENCE SOUTHERN BISTRO
315 W FORSYTH ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32202
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cooked bacon, manager rearranged upright cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – 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 smoked sausage in open bag on top of box with raw fish in box freezer
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 129f grits, on warmer, made today, manager turned up warmer and placed lid on grits,
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top of prep cooler, manager moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine in bucket, cook line, test strip turned almost black then little white, explained to manager, he diluted it to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Manager washed hands in triple sink after sweeping and grabbing clean lid for grits on warmer, explained to him and he washed hands in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets with grease build up
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at prep room **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. One employee here for almost 3 months states hers expired and it's at her other job, couldn't get a picture to see when it expired and one other employee since September, she is not here, both servers, Aiyana and Dee **Warning**
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. For new server that started today, Charles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at prep room **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Blackish inside ice machine on tube and sides **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom by kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Pulled off of wall by hand sink in prep room
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above jug with oil in prep room
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall above hand sink in prep room **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88 water for spatula and grits scoop, explained to manager, he placed it in warmer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with food build up, also shelf above triple sink with grease build up
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink missing a leg
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:48 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.