Coffee Grinder
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
55
Score
Across the available record, Coffee Grinder has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Coffee Grinder's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray air freshener bottles stored on shelf with/ above food in dry storage area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right side of glass door reach in cooler cream cheese, cream at 45-48F. Person in charge states has had unit open frequently. Other items in unit 43F or below. Moved to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in closet in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk dry mixes at coffee bar with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair side of in use coffee mix at coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous ceiling tiles utilized in ware washing area. Also, cracked tiles observed at coffee bar. Floors with debris buildup in secondary rooms where triple sink and dry storage are located.
36-37-5
55
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In three door glass display case cream cheese, tiramisu, cheesecake at 46-49F. Door open during inspection. Ambient temperature of unit came down to 41F during inspection. In double glass door reach in cooler by hand wash sink cream cheese at 50F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Person in charge moved items to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: In glass display case, cheese cake, tiramisu, cream cheese at 47-49F. Person in charge states had open. Recommend holding small amounts on time, using ice. Person in charge will remove time/temperature control for safety items from unit until serviced. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. No items stored in double door glass display case, ambient at 40F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM training for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Person in charge needs more to obtain. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In three door glass display case cream cheese, tiramisu, cheesecake at 46-49F. Door open during inspection. Ambient temperature of unit came down to 41F during inspection. In double glass door reach in cooler by hand wash sink cream cheese at 50F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Person in charge moved items to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in front hand wash sink. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM training for establishment. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels and soap and back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer.
05-08-4
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 at establishment for 60+ days during inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Half and half and cream held on time, person in charge unable to provide time paperwork. Inspector provided.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance observed in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing and damage observed on ceiling in warewashing area. Also, porous ceiling tiles throughout restaurant. Also, floors with debris buildup in storage room, warewashing room.
36-36-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape observed on front of coffee grinder, handle of glass door reach in cooler.
14-71-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids stored on floor in closet in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
39
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake, cream cheese, mouse, sandwiches in glass door reach in cooler at 44-47F. Person in charge states door has been open frequently. Will monitor temperature. Also, milk in carafe at 49F person in charge states has been in carafe less than 4 hours. Provided time paperwork to operator during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23. Verified same ownership. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 employee informed of reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 procedure available during inspection. Provided DBPR form to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink in back kitchen. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes bleach, unable to provide test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing papertowels and hand wash sign at front hand wash sink. Person in charge provided papertowels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are porous tiles. Missing one ceiling tile in back triple sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored,observed floor in closest by dining room.
25-05-4
35
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding) in glass cooler at front counter. Person in charge stated she had gone in and out of cooler for beverages this morning and the door may have bounced back open. Operator stated she will ensure cooler door stays closed to chill cheesecake. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drawers at front line service area storing bags of coffee soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front service line used to store utensils. Operator removed utensils from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front service area and also missing from hand wash sink across from triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing near mens restroom and employee warewashing room. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile at front service area and in warewashing area not smooth,nonabsorbent and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet and handle leaking at triple sink
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine bin soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on floor behind front counter. Operator removed to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coffee Grinder last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coffee Grinder on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coffee Grinder?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Coffee Grinder.
How does Coffee Grinder compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Coffee Grinder most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Coffee Grinder's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coffee Grinder have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coffee Grinder means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Coffee Grinder inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coffee Grinder is inspected around two times per year on average.
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