JACKSONVILLE SPORTS TAVERN
234 A PHILLIP RANDOLPH BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32202
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chl in dish machine, explained manual sanitation **Warning**
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender got lemons for drinks, explained to him and he got tongs **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not disowning sanitizer, explained manual sanitation **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish and chicken in open bags on shelf above poppers and cheese sticks in reach in freezer by cook line, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 fish in ziplock bags in same container with raw chicken in open bag, employee rearranged reach in freezer by cook line **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At rinse sink by dish machine
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90-112f hamburgers at cook line, explained 4 hrs procedure, he wrote time, emailed procedure **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With buckets and shelf, hand sink in dish machine room, employee moved them **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. For new cook here, 2 weeks
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. One employee here since early January
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance by dish machine, employee stated it's cleaner **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooped ice for drinks, explained to him
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. One cracked by walk in cooler
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. One missing by rear door
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On preo areas by cook line, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee portioning cheese, cook line, no hair restraint
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for cut lettuce, prep cooler
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Pickle juice that will be used at bar, walk in cooler, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on box freezer with food build up, hood filters with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink at cook line
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat in bucket at cook line, employee made new solution, 200 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:55 AM.
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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.