SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO
3562 ST JOHNS AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32205
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 2
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. 0ppm chlorine sanitizer in dish machine. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked Salmon stored over fully cooked pasta in drawers on flip top cooler. Manager properly stored food items during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear solution in server area, manager labeled spray bottle during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight mold like build up on interior of ice machine
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater and keys stored on prep table where sandwiches are being prepped
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave on cooks line
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in server area near dessert display case
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on cooler used to store milk near coffee machines **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance stored on shelf in prep area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 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.