Eleven South
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
37
Score
Eleven South appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Eleven South was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach average 73, so Eleven South trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose bib located outside kitchen connected to a red hose without a back flow device. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed vacuum sealed cooked short ribs dated 2-14-2026 still in reduced oxygen packaging bags. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dining area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Queso dated 2-9-2026, Taco meat dated 2-9-2026,Caramelized onions dated 2-9-2026, Avocado Créme dated 2-8-2026, House made Horsey Sauce dated 2-6-2026, House made Potato Salad dated 2-9-2026 See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside back door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on cook line. Manager stated cooler has a leak from condenser.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Grill filters soiled with grease .
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed establishment using vacuum packaging without HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants and each bag labeled with the production time and date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cooked cooled short ribs vacuum sealed dated 2-14-2026 not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-54-1
37
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces, employee properly stored food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on freezer gasket where fries are stored.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris, employee cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of margarine stored on floor underneath table, employee properly stored margarine. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hose Bibbs located next to mop sink outside without back flow device.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked short ribs then cooled then vacuum packaged onsite without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Employee stated the short ribs were packaged on Friday. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw steaks and raw pork vacuum packaged without an approved HACCP Plan. Observed cut watermelon vacuum packaged on site without HACCP Plan. Observed cooked and cooled short ribs vacuum packaged onsite without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Employee stated the short ribs were cooked cooled and packaged on Friday. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut watermelon vacuum packaged onsite without time mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked then cooled short ribs then vacuum packaged onsite without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Employee stated the short ribs were packaged on Friday. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cooked short ribs then cooled then vacuum packaged onsite without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Employee stated the short ribs were packaged on Friday. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-54-1
45
Jun 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Observed some Required employee training expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner with out label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong on oven door handle. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Butter nut purée dated 3-25-2024 in walk in cooler. See stop sale Purée made with real butter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed on cook line New York strip steaks lined with non food grade towel. Chef removed towel from drawer lining steaks. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation. Manager advised employee of proper hand washing.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler fresh garlic and oil dated 10-26-23. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler grand Mainer used for baking dated 10-26-2023. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese olive in bar area at 58F. Employee placed blue cheese olives out at 11 am. Employee placed more ice under blue cheese olives.
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of ketchup stored on floor of storage room. Observed cases of food in walk-in freezer stored on floor. Manager had employee remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on drying storage rack wet nesting. Manager spoke to employee regarding wet nesting. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting boards deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while engaging in food preparation.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager removed drinks and stored properly.
12B-07-4
47
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Display peeled oranges not covered while being stored on bar counter right next to costumers. After reviewing with manager he covered oranges. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects on cook line near salad station.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held under time control on cook line not time marked. Chef stated butter was taking out of the cooler 30 minutes ago. Cook properly time marked butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducting ROP onsite for cooked prime rib, cooked vegetables and raw steaks with no approved HACCP plan. Chef stated food is date marked and hold for a total of 7 days after it is reduced oxygen packaged. Reviewed policy with chef and owner.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Dine in menus and online menu advertises fresh orange juice for the sawgrass cocktail. Bartender stated they use bottle juice not fresh juice. After reviewed with owner he removed the word fresh from both menus and reprinted new dine in menus. **Corrected On-Site**
52-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment conducting ROP onsite for cooked prime rib and cooked vegetables with no approved variance from the division. Chef stated food is date marked and hold for a total of 7 days after it is reduced oxygen packaged. Reviewed policy with chef and owner.
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in appetizer station, and salad station stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some hood filters soiled on cook line.
23-03-4
41
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked: octopus 50° Kale 50° , asparagus 49°, mushroom 50° , broccoli 49°, pasta 49° , butter 49° , potatoes 49° , raw steak 48° in kitchen reach in cooler. All items placed at about 11 am. Person In Charge moved items to functioning cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle over salt container. Rear rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered Lemons , olives at bar. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food prep employee exited from rear kitchen door, re-entered , then engaged in food prep activity without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction available for " FRESH CATCH CEVICHE" on Establishment menu. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Creme anglaise date marked 11/28. Reach in cooler. Dairy based sauce 11/29. Reach in cooler.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag / personal clothing n rear rack above single service food containers. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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. Reach in cooler / make table end line kitchen. Unit not holding foods to 41° or below.
14-74-7
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eleven South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eleven South on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eleven South?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Eleven South.
How does Eleven South compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Eleven South most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Eleven South's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eleven South have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Eleven South 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 Eleven South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eleven South is inspected around three times per year on average.
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