Cool N Hotz

3701 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Cool N Hotz has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Cool N Hotz's latest score of 78 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw meat in lumpia in ziplock bags on top of bag with fries, box freezer, explained to operator

08A-02-6

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't locate it

51-18-6

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Manager came outside to turn water on, it was off, explained to them **Corrected On-Site**

27-12-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 105f lumpia and shrimp, explained time as public health control, operator wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag used for noddles and cooked pork, explained to her

14-31-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Has one 50-550f, needs 0-220f

05-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not find it

50-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Gray cooler

05-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door and window,

35B-14-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Scooping foods

13-03-4

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Operator had only employee read and sign health form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cool N Hotz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cool N Hotz on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Cool N Hotz compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Cool N Hotz most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Cool N Hotz's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cool N Hotz have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cool N Hotz 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 Cool N Hotz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cool N Hotz is inspected around two times per year on average.

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