Bills Diner
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Bills Diner 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “lights in food preparation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
70
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean equipment without washing hands. Employee wash hands after reviewing hand wash procedures **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee drying hands with towel and then removing clean sanitize dishes from dish machine **Warning**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager certification for Carol Parrish by National Registry expired 1-23-24 and no other certified manager employed at this establishment during time of inspection. Manager over the phone stated took class recently for manager certification along with another person and pass but unable to provide proof of certification and has been trying to get company to send it out **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups wet nesting at wait station area
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap
35B-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield cover in back dry storage area
38-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over front counter ice machine and stored clean cups
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile with damage at wait station
36-32-5
50
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of ketchup dented on seam in dry storage area by walk in cooler.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at kitchen, raw chicken placed over precooked chicken wings. Employee swapped the two to correct. In reach in freezer at kitchen, opened frozen beef was placed over individually sealed fish. Operator swapped to correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and pack of cigarettes on prep table next to flat top stove in the kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage room above soda and tea dispenser, light strips not shield nor shatter proof.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter above flat top in kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer chlorine bucket at 0ppm during inspection. Employee remade sanitizer 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), sanitizer not dispensing. Operator calling for service. Employee will set up sink for sanitizing equipment if needed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow preventer missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at corner by clean pot storage rack. Employee cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall board next to walk-in cooler separating.
36-24-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At cook line, sanitizer bucket stored on prep counter with cooked bacon. Employee moved bucket to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cups at wait station in plastic container with no cover.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at wait station has standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
58
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), attempted to prime, sanitizer not dispensing. Explained to employee they can wash and rinse in machine then sanitize in sink until machine is working properly.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer at cook line, open case of fully cooked chicken stored on bottom shelf below plastic wrapped raw chicken.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker removed on mop sink, sitting on mop sink ledge.
29-42-4
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. Supplied Person in Charge with DBPR form 5030-103.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-104.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee certificates expired 2/2023, no other certificates available. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, drink on top of flip,top reach-in cooler. At prep area, drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. At front counter area, ice bucket stored on floor.
10-14-5
43
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bills Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bills Diner on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bills Diner?
Across the inspection record, “lights in food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bills Diner.
How does Bills Diner compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bills Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bills Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bills Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bills Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bills Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bills Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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