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 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by pan. Sanitizer. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black-like/ mold-like substance on cutting board.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw egg whites used in hollandaise sauce not identifies by asterisks on reader board . (General asterisks by pouched eggs) **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. . Found later **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels towel at kitchen dispenser.
35A-13-4Intermediate – Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed dog enter into Establishment. Owner ordered coffee and sat outside. Establishment doe not have permit from local authorities.
Basic 4
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by restaurant items at frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 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.