Jacksonville Beach, Duval County

SOUTHERN GROUNDS

2405 3 ST, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 15, 2026
City
Jacksonville Beach
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-28-5

Detail 24507599

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed squeeze bottles in reach in cooler House made Cream sauce dated 4-5-2026, House made Caesar dated 3-23-2026. See stop sale. Warning

01B-14-4

Detail 24507597

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs in drawer cooler located on cook line. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24507594

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front reach in cooler Milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (55F-57F); Almond milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding); Skim milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. All products in cooler from previous day. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24507600

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front reach in cooler Milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (55F-57F); Almond milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding); Skim milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. All products in cooler from previous day. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24507595

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing station at entrance of kitchen without hand soap. Manager provided hand soap for station. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24507593

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty near ware washing. Observed wall in ware washing area dusty .

14-11-5

Detail 24507601

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler door gasket torn located below grill.

16-46-4

Detail 24507598

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean dishes/ containers stored on dry rack.

08B-17-4

Detail 24507596

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados with stickers still on them located in reach in cooler. Manager removed and had employee wash and remove stickers. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-28-4

Detail 24149491

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch apron with gloved hand and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Inspector spoke to employee regarding hand washing after touching apron. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 24149490

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect in pastry cabinet located on front line landed on edge of pan. Employee was able to remove pastries and place in new pan. Employee was able to remove flying insect from cabinet. Corrective Action Taken

01B-14-4

Detail 24149492

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked raw shell egg in stand alone cooler stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.

31A-11-4

Detail 24149488

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed portion cups stored in employee hand sink located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24149483

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty. Food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24149489

Intermediate - 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. Observed establishment without proof 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. Inspector will send copy of employee health agreement form. Establishment does have a blank Employee Reporting Roster. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24149485

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to slicer. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 24149486

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a hat that is ineffective restraint of their hair. Employee pulled hair back. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24149484

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut avocados in reach in cooler with stickers still on. Employee removed stickers and washed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24149487

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung wet mop to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

Jun 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.