Bold Birds Hot Chicken

5635 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bold Birds Hot Chicken. Bold Birds Hot Chicken was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Bold Birds Hot Chicken trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Complaint Full

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. He grabbed raw chicken and then changed gloves and grabbed bread, he discarded bread and washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-12-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f chicken batter on table, employee wrote time on, explained 4 hrs procedure **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120f chicken under lamp, explained 4 hrs procedure, employee wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hanging hose side of splitter

29-42-4

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. A couple of employees since December 15th, cook and server

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two by triple sink, labeled sanitizer and degreaser by manager **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler, employee cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One moved and a hole there by cook line

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls for food in back storage by triple sink

24-05-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone above cooked chicken, cook line, employee place it on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no beard guard

13-04-4

Dec 11, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hanging hose side of splitter

29-42-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles in bucket, walk in cooler, operator placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Clean linens in bag on floor by mop sink, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**

21-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bold Birds Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bold Birds Hot Chicken on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bold Birds Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bold Birds Hot Chicken.

How does Bold Birds Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Bold Birds Hot Chicken most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Bold Birds Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bold Birds Hot Chicken have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bold Birds Hot Chicken 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.

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