Chef Love Sol Cuisine

7841 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

African

Last inspected: May 1, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Chef Love Sol Cuisine stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Chef Love Sol Cuisine on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken tenders stored over raw pork chops in reach in cooler. Employee proper stored food items. Raw shrimp stored over French fries in reach in freezer.

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. macaroni salad (45F - Cold Holding) per manager the macaroni salad was brought from commissary 12 noon the manager put macaroni salad in the freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects on mobile trailer.

35A-02-7

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. No employee training provided **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two boxes stored on hand sink, employee moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in cooler, manager discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in black fridge.

38-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops stored in standing water 110F

10-07-4

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 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. In stand up reach-in freezer, plastic containers of raw chicken stored over open case of fully cooked turkey sausage.

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, egg (95F - Hot Holding). In warmer box at rear of unit, greens (102F - Hot Holding); mac and cheese (117F - Hot Holding); oxtail (114F - Hot Holding); rice (123F - Hot Holding). All items reheated to,above 165f. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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. Two employees present hired less than 60 days with no proof provided of employee responsibilities. Provided operator with DBPR form 5030-103

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In sliver refrigerator freezer, ice build up on bottom of freezer section.

14-69-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At rear of unit, case of oil stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At rear of unit, employee drink on case of togo bags.

12B-07-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022 Operator went online during inspection and stated they renewed license. Inspection application has yet to show status change. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken tenders in repackaged sealed container over raw swai in a repackaged sealed container. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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. No written plan for cleanup of bodily functions. Provided written plan for operator to keep on file. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. No proof of employees have been informed of responsibilities to report Heath issues. Provided printed employee agreement for operator to have employees sign. Employees signed agreement **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 92F. Operator emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Love Sol Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Love Sol Cuisine on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Love Sol Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chef Love Sol Cuisine.

How does Chef Love Sol Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Chef Love Sol Cuisine most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Chef Love Sol Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chef Love Sol Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chef Love Sol Cuisine 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 Chef Love Sol Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Love Sol Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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