SOUL BOWL BISTRO
6132 MERRILL RD , SUITE 6 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32277
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in freezer stored in direct contact with thank you shopping bags **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 60f on cook line, moved to cooler, manager said was cooling? Candies yam 124-130 in plastic container, reheated **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees been working for 3 months **Warning**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in seasoning, msg ,salt. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in Togo bags in reach in freezer, manager states it for employees **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cooler and prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles. Moved to stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef Thawing in sink area, manager moved **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.