SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO
3562 ST JOHNS AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32205
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomato (61F – Cold Holding) sliced tomato stored in clear container with lid on top of chill line in flip top cooler. Manager discarded tomato **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on Microwave door handle in kitchen area, dusty fan covers in the walk in cooler, soiled gasket on cooler under steam line and coffee prep area
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed, employee printed the correct license **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees at server window adding butter and toppings on food items before serving to customers.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in storage area, manager moved wet dishes to dish area to dry **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with debris in the walk in freezer
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.