Dave's Hot Chicken

10261 River Marsh Dr Ste 137, Jacksonville, FL 32246

American

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slurried raw chicken tenders (44F-46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler at entrance to cook line. Operator stated chicken was placed in cooler about 20-30 minutes prior but lid may not have been properly closed on top. Operator removed chicken tenders and placed in walk in frezer to chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry. Operator removed wet pans and placed at triple sink to be rewashed and dried properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and rack in walk in freezer. Operator stated it's already partially repaired, waiting on a bolt to seal area to avoid water from leaking out and freezing.

14-69-4

Apr 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above mop sink and also one ceiling tile missing in office area. Operator stated contractor will be back to slide the ceiling tiles back in place.

36-36-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at water faucet on right at mop sink.

36-24-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand wash sinks missing hand wash signs. Provided signs for operator and placed at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave's Hot Chicken on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Dave's Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Dave's Hot Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Dave's Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave's Hot Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dave's Hot Chicken 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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