D's Dawgs

1850 Emerson Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: Nov 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show five inspections at D's Dawgs stretching back to 2024. On Nov 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

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

Looking across the full record, “no certified food manager for establishment” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so D's Dawgs trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 65f coleslaw, shredded cheese on ice pack melted, added ice, **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 126f cooked onions, employee placed it on warmer **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25, set up by baseball stadium, served a couple of customers while inspected. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged. Cooked onions, chili, shredded cheese, and coleslaw on open containers, explained to operator **Admin Complaint**

08B-64-5

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. None yet, he hasn't scheduled it but he's talking to someone to do it soon, Tom Locilento restaurant consuting **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find 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.

50-04-4

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. None **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: He had a hard time getting scheduled and then he took test but didn't pass with servsafe , he will take test again soon. **Time Extended**

53A-07-6

Nov 10, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed one **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Mgr and employee don't have it, he has blank copy **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink leaking

29-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving hot dogs only today

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100f utensil for food

10-07-4

Apr 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not connected and no water heater **Warning**

27-16-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was D's Dawgs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D's Dawgs on file is from Nov 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D's Dawgs?

Across the inspection record, “no certified food manager for establishment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at D's Dawgs.

How does D's Dawgs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

D's Dawgs most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has D's Dawgs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at D's Dawgs have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at D's Dawgs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is D's Dawgs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, D's Dawgs is inspected around three times per year on average.

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