Aramark Cafeteria
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Aramark Cafeteria has 11 inspections in the public record. Aramark Cafeteria was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up seven times.
Aramark Cafeteria's latest score of 43 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food service employee went from food prep stations and handled soiled cooler handles, then back to food service without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hummus date marked 2/10 in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meat balls and Chorizo removed from walk in freezer with an initial prep date mark but no date mark as to when removed from freezer. Has date marked of last date of use. (No clear indication of total of 7 days ) Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Chicken burrito and bean salad at grab and go with inadequate labeling.
02D-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler opposite steamer with torn / loose gasket insulation. (Note digital temperature gauge shows 46°).
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding at over stock room.
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn/ loose gasket insulation at frontline coffee station.
14-36-5
43
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can. On rack. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Individual Cinnamon butters date marked 8/6 in cooler. About 20 soufflé cups. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following Items in chill box at grill station : Ham 50° , sausage 52° , sliced cheese 50°. 51°. 50° 50°. French toast mix 51°. Placed about 6:30am. Items buried more in ice. Individual butters 50°. Créme cheese 50° in bowls in ice. Placed about 6:30am. Items buried more in ice. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at buffet cook line. (Cook line currently not in use. )
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Inadequate tracking on frozen item prepped 4/4, frozen then removed yesterday. Plant food.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee training on 2 employees
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Faded marking on date label .pasta. Marked by manger.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease , food debris on floor. Food prep stations.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles on top of dusty pizza oven.
10-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen prep cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered Container of Frozen Beef/ Broccoli in walk in freezer. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
30
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Containers of raw shell eggs over ready to eat veg in reach in cooler at frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of Half and half not date marked. Unsure when was opened but less than 7 days. Per Person In Charge. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink By Dish machine blocked by cart. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop by ice machine in soiled scoop holder Moved by manager for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date mark on egg sandwich at frontline. Marked by manger. Made yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
61
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small container of garlic in oil at 70°. (Overnight temperatures).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small container of garlic in oil at 70°. (Overnight temperatures).
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand Wash Sink faucet at deli station with slow running water.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled degreaser chemical spray bottle. Dish machine line. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Deli station.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container on floor. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing at deli station.
14-42-4
45
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Items in walk in cooler /cooler : Italian sausage date marked 3/19. Cooked steak date marked 3/18. Roast beef date marked 3/20. Creme cheese date marked 3/18. ( Reach in cooler ) **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon in vacuum bags not cut before thawing. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time Temperature controled for safety log not completed for multiple items at stations. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Manager removed split. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Food prep employee at omelet station not aware of correct procedures regarding items that are on Time Temperature controled for safety. Employee said leftover items on Time Temperature controled for safety are wrapped and placed back In refrigerator. Manager intervened. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-15-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by breakfast station. Manger had floor mopped. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters missing or not properly placed. Cookline. Work in progress. Service company called.
14-42-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at faucet at Three compartment sink. Main kitchen. Leak at sink at breakfast station. Person In Charge removed split. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and bag by Single Service deli paper. Breakfast station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon in vacuum bags not cut before thawing. Stop sale issued.
06-09-1
37
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At "Burrito" station : salsa 50°. Cut tomato 49°. Pico 55°. Lettuce 50°. At "Stackers": creme cheese 48°. Sour creme 49°. Pico 50°. At "grill" Individual butters 60° sour creme 60°. In drawer cooler : grilled cut vegetables 55°. At Salad bar : creme cheese 60°. Individual butters 60°. Cut melons 59°. Whipped butter 59°. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 110°. Cooked onions 110°. Corn 110°. Beans 110°. Mushroom 110°. Items reheated to 165-170° by manager. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by rear kitchen. Marked by manager.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Drink ice stored in non drawing ice chest at coffee station.
08B-31-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor leak at Hand wash sink at BURRITO staton.
29-11-4
52
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grill line Hand Wash Sink used for dumping ice. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Minor Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter loose. Person In Charge had filter secured. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
78
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Hardwood Display board stored close to frontline Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink container in reach in freezer. Item discarded.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service foil stored with electric cord touching foil at storage area. Top foil discarded. Cord Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-06-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aramark Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aramark Cafeteria on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aramark Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Aramark Cafeteria.
How does Aramark Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Aramark Cafeteria most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Aramark Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aramark Cafeteria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aramark Cafeteria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Aramark Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aramark Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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