Clift Restaurant and Lounge

2712 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211

American

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Clift Restaurant and Lounge appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Clift Restaurant and Lounge was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over lamb chops, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips

16-37-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink at bar

27-16-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen,

31B-04-4

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib at back door missing vacuum breaker

29-34-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25 paid at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over fish and ice. Moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear bottle with clear substance inside no label. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat

16-37-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried rice and ground beef, discarded **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler , discarded **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of lids and cups, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Dec 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clift Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clift Restaurant and Lounge on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clift Restaurant and Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Clift Restaurant and Lounge.

How does Clift Restaurant and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Clift Restaurant and Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Clift Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Clift Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clift Restaurant and Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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