Courtyard Jacksonville

9815 Lantern Street, Jacksonville, FL 32225
American
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Courtyard Jacksonville stretching back to 2023. Courtyard Jacksonville was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Courtyard Jacksonville trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef over bagged cheese and cut lettuce, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Grilled chicken portioned, no date marking in 2 door reach in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink across from mop sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on single door reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice Around unit in walk in freezer
14-69-4
64
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cases of raw beef burgers over cooked ribs, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in single door reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of ribs and beef on floor. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up under unit
14-69-4
74
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store spray bottle next to ice machine
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink in kitchen near ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time as a public health form
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both kitchen employees
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal back pack on prep station next to coffee makers in back kitchen area. Moved to hook for personal items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built up on walk in freezer unit
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fries in walk in freezer floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area near ice machine. Also in back storage area in front of walk in cooler
38-07-4
58
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alyssa expired 3-13-24
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink next to ice machine blocked by large gray trash can
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of skin on seasoned fries stored on floor of walk in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Missing on a few light bulbs over back prep area
38-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup use as a scooper in red sauce on front line sandwich station
14-01-5
70
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in kitchen make line table hamburger (58F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (58F - Cold Holding); American cheese (58F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (59F - Cold Holding); stewed tomato (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (58F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cooler was not working correctly. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale issued on multiple items in make line cooler Items in kitchen make line table hamburger (58F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (58F - Cold Holding); American cheese (58F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (59F - Cold Holding); stewed tomato (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (58F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cooler was not working correctly and they had not stocked any product in cooler today. All items were held overnight in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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 of employees have been informed of responsibilities to report Heath issues. Emailed employee agreement for operator to print and have employees sign.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in walk in cooler room
36-36-4
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. Make line cooler in kitchen area not keeping food cold with ambient temperature 58f. Employee had a log book of cooler temperatures for the month which showed the cooler had not worked properly for the last 26 days. The log also reflects that multiple service calls had been placed.
14-74-7
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing from light in storage area outside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water at hand wash sink behind bar area and no cold water at hand wash sink in kitchen close to entrance near bar
29-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Courtyard Jacksonville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Courtyard Jacksonville on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Courtyard Jacksonville?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Courtyard Jacksonville.

How does Courtyard Jacksonville compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Courtyard Jacksonville most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Courtyard Jacksonville's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard Jacksonville have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Courtyard Jacksonville 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 Courtyard Jacksonville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard Jacksonville is inspected around two times per year on average.