Chelsea's Bar & Grille
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Chelsea's Bar & Grille, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 flying insects in front bar area. Observed two flying insects in dish pit area. Observed two flying insects around soda dispenser in buffet area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed three flying insects at bar area. Person in charge killed. Observed one flying insect at dish pit area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to condiments on shelf in bar area. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of red pepper drops dented and crimped around rim of can. See stop sale
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White deflector machine in back kitchen area soiled. Also, soda nozzles that are not yet connected to soda bag in box touching floor/ soiled. Also, underside of milk machine and area surrounding nozzles in buffet area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in employee unisex restroom. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Trays of silverware and plates on shelf across from warewashing area not protected/ inverted. Operator covered silverware and inverted plates
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double oven on cook line has accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
55
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 live flying insects in and around bar area drains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed 4 flying insects in bar area around drains. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Crab dated 12.26, cous cous 12.24.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 live flying insects in and around bar area drains. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above prep area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Person in charge unable to way to test high temp dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains with debris buildup in bar and in server line.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with grease buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in stand up reach in cooler in breakfast area with dust buildup. Soda plates at server area with mold like substance. Plate under milk dispenser with debris buildup in breakfast area. Interior of cabinet under soda dispenser with debris buildup in breakfast area.
23-03-4
45
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil at 70F longer than 4 hours per person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over no longer commercially packaged bacon wrapped shrimp.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil at 70F longer than 4 hours per person in charge.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment utilizes high temperature dishmachine, unable to provide method of testing.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing papertowels at hand wash sinks in kitchen except for on cookline. Also, missing soap and paper towels at server area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
29-18-4
50
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of tomatoes dented and crimped at rim of can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-23. Operator renewed license during this inspection and is now current. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fresh mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); house made Caesar dressing (55F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven and food warmer on cook line. Operator unsure when cooler stopped working. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); house made Caesar dressing (55F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven and food warmer on cook line. Operator unsure when cooler stopped working. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing soda machine in buffet area soiled. Also, Blade on can opener at prep table soiled. Also, blade on slicer and surrounding guard plate of slicer soiled. Also, underside of milk machine in buffet area soiled. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples in buffet area not wrapped.
08B-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from oven and food warmer on cook line unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 58F. Observed ice build up on back fan area.
14-74-7
35
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on counter next to container of coffee in front service area near coffee brewers. Operator removed spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed near soda bag in box rack.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flap on Ice chute at soda machine soiled. Also, portable cutting board on clean storage rack soiled/ stained. Also, nozzle for soda machine at bag in box rack soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-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
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near bar entry at bar. Operator replenished soap **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with sealed sleeves of lids stored on floor in dry food storage room. Operator removed box to properly store box of to go lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
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Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chelsea's Bar & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chelsea's Bar & Grille on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chelsea's Bar & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chelsea's Bar & Grille.
How does Chelsea's Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Chelsea's Bar & Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Chelsea's Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chelsea's Bar & Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chelsea's Bar & Grille 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 Chelsea's Bar & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chelsea's Bar & Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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