Allusions Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Allusions Restaurant & Lounge has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Allusions Restaurant & Lounge on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge stated has 12 employees total which are cooks, servers and bartenders hired over 60 days and unable to provide proof of training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: All kitchen employees have Certified Food Manager certification. Operator stated she did not know bartenders and servers needed food handlers training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in charge stated has 12 employees total which are cooks, servers and bartenders hired over 60 days and unable to provide proof of form **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: No change at callback. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Dec 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetable produce stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in back storage area
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks at bar and in kitchen with equipment stored inside **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sinks. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge stated has 12 employees total which are cooks, servers and bartenders hired over 60 days and unable to provide proof of training **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Person in charge stated has 12 employees total which are cooks, servers and bartenders hired over 60 days and unable to provide proof of form **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade tuna salad not date marked in reach in cooler. Employee stated prep 4 days ago
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer with fryer with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook employee preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Multiple bathroom doors left open **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean stored plates not inverted in kitchen at dry storage rack
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. In back parking lot area
33-23-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light insect device stored over microwave in kitchen and over reach in freezer in storage area
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior fryer with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
33-16-4
25
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 flying insects at soda dispenser.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler, carton of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat produce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, splitter added, missing back flow preventer on non chemical dispenser side with hose attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator not able to locate probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, metal scrub pad stored in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen handwash sink, no paper towels. Manager supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Single stall women's restroom missing covered receptacle. Two stall women's restroom missing covered receptacle in one stall.
32-12-6
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor by shelf unit with plates has build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At pass thru area of kitchen, open case of plastic cups on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All restrooms missing door closers.
32-04-4
37
Oct 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Allusions Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Allusions Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Allusions Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Allusions Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Allusions Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Allusions Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Allusions Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Allusions Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Allusions Restaurant & Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Allusions Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Allusions Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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