Ernest Bah

6864 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32211

French

Last inspected: Nov 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Ernest Bah is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Nov 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Ernest Bah 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. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6-1-25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage on ground under hot dog cart. Operator stated hose came out of container under hand wash sink. Operator readjusted hose and water stopped leaking from under hand wash sink.

28-13-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (69F - Cold Holding) in container with melted ice pack. Operator placed new ice packs in container under coleslaw. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM during this inspection. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged. Observed cooked vegetables and sauerkraut served from a hot dog cart are not individually packaged/ pre portioned. Cooked vegetables and sauerkraut being served by operator from a pan with spoon on hot holding table.

08B-64-5

May 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed over choking poster **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ernest Bah last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ernest Bah on file is from Nov 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Ernest Bah compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Ernest Bah most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Ernest Bah's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ernest Bah have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ernest Bah 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.

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