SOUTHERN GROUNDS
2405 3 ST · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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 squeeze bottles in reach in cooler House made Cream sauce dated 4-5-2026, House made Caesar dated 3-23-2026. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs in drawer cooler located on cook line. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front reach in cooler Milk (55F-57F – Cold Holding); Heavy cream (55F-57F); Almond milk (55F-57F – Cold Holding); Skim milk (55F-57F – Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. All products in cooler from previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front reach in cooler Milk (55F-57F – Cold Holding); Heavy cream (55F-57F); Almond milk (55F-57F – Cold Holding); Skim milk (55F-57F – Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. All products in cooler from previous day. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing station at entrance of kitchen without hand soap. Manager provided hand soap for station. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty near ware washing. Observed wall in ware washing area dusty .
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler door gasket torn located below grill.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean dishes/ containers stored on dry rack.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados with stickers still on them located in reach in cooler. Manager removed and had employee wash and remove stickers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:09 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 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.