SOUTHERN GROUNDS
1671 ATLANTIC BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg then change gloves and grabbed bread, explained to him, he washed hands and discarded bread **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds after touching raw smoked salmon and then grabbed bread for another order, explained to her and she washed again properly, **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4High Priority – Food not properly protected from contamination. One boiled egg has a hair on, discarded by employee **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70f grits and oatmeal on warmer off, employee turned it on, reheated them on stove, got to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet by dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For sink and surface and quat **Repeat Violation**
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 2 new employees
35A-01-4Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. One non service dog in outside seating
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance by trip,e sink, employee wrote cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Big bowls, storage by ice machine
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 2 open cans at cook line, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120f water for utensils on double pan, employee removed one pan, got to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by cook line by prep sink at cook line, employee placed one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf and fan in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by fryers
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Too many coffee filters on to of coffee machine, employee placed them in cabinet **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:57 PM.
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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.