Chapin Food Truck
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Chapin Food Truck, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Chapin Food Truck is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Observed operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated she was trying to find the course to take. I emailed list of food safety approved vendors that can be used. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no active decal on MFDV. Operator only has multiple expired decals affixed to window.
50-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of debris on shelf under grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach-in cooler shelves rusted.
14-33-4
78
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and her 1 employee read and signed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on food warmer box in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf in reach-in cooler rusty with pitted surface.
14-33-4
74
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at 53F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Is in portable cooler, person in charge added ice. **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. Pork and beef at 111-126F. Person in charge began reheating. Person in charge reheated to 167F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from equipment. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Operator unable to provide written procedure for clean up events.distributed training materials during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top reach in cooler soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Beef on menu can be served less than fully cooked per operator. No consumer advisory present. Distributed a consumer advisory during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in exterior wall at back area of food truck.
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on food warmer box torn
14-11-5
55
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Cut cabbage at room temperature under time control not time marked. Operator stated cabbage was prepared an hour ago. Operator time marked cabbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Did not observed food been time held. **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
86
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chapin Food Truck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chapin Food Truck on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chapin Food Truck?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chapin Food Truck.
How does Chapin Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Chapin Food Truck most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Chapin Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chapin Food Truck have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chapin Food Truck 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 Chapin Food Truck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chapin Food Truck is inspected around two times per year on average.
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