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Bold City Downtown

109 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bold City Downtown has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Bold City Downtown is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All expired in February and March 2025 and one employee here for 7 months doesn't have hers certificate either, Bethany **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Person in charge stated that manager has new copies of training certificates at other location 260 Roselle Street in Riverside but unable to provide during call back inspection but manager will send proof via email. Time extension given of 7 days **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by hand sink next to triple sink
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some, hand sink by tripe sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. For one new employee here, emailed form
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food above drinks for customers in little cooler **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, employee placed some
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Emailed one
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer drinks, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken concrete in walk in cooler
36-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in box on floor, hallway, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Glasses in box on floor, hallway, employee moved them to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
47
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bold City Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bold City Downtown on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bold City Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bold City Downtown.

How does Bold City Downtown compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Bold City Downtown most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Bold City Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bold City Downtown have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bold City Downtown 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 Bold City Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bold City Downtown is inspected around two times per year on average.

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