Chopper Dogs

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Chopper Dogs has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Chopper Dogs trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bulk Grilled onions, slaw, cheese and chili served out of a pan with spoon. Frito pie- chips topped with up to three toppings customer eat out of the chip bag with a fork. Food items served from a hot dog cart.

01B-13-4

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

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged. Bulk Grilled onions, slaw, cheese and chili served out of a pan with spoon. Frito pie- chips topped with up to three toppings customer eat out of the chip bag with a fork. **Admin Complaint**

08B-64-5

Oct 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to give license per grill **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Stand alone grill only, owner showed me letter that stated a grill can be axel mounted and/or just placed above the hot dog cart, called plan reviewer, asked for Duke, he'll find him, called Robert, and he called me back, grill has to be mounted, please email picture and new drawing for file to your plan reviewer. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chopper Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chopper Dogs on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Chopper Dogs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Chopper Dogs most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Chopper Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chopper Dogs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chopper Dogs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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