Florida Fresh Vending and Markets

100 Lavilla Center Dr Jta Cafe, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Florida Fresh Vending and Markets stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Florida Fresh Vending and Markets on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple bags of frozen food items with no date markings in chest reach in freezer closest to three compartment sink. Person in charge stated food items were cooked 2 days prior.
02C-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on all reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single-service gloves being reused used as scooping mechanism for raw chicken across form fryer. Person in charge removed and voluntarily discarded single-service glove. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloths chlorine solution testing at 0ppm by three compartment sink. Person in charge added more chlorine and is now testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket of chlorine solution for wiping cloths stored on floor by three compartment sink. Person in charge placed sanitizer bucket inside another bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee beverage on prep table at end of cook line.
12B-07-4
70
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked food items and opened cream cheese prepared on site with no date markers in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated food was cooked no more than 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table near standing reach in freezer.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed large visible gap between door handle and door frame on front door of establishment.
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle at rear of building. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single-service glove being reused as a scooping device for raw chicken in reach in cooler near fryer station. Person in charge removed glove. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened bag of krab sticks stored with opened bags of fish items in chest freezer near mop sink. Person in charge moved krab sticks to chest freezer with only ready to eat items nearby. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle at rear of establishment.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors on cook line.
23-03-4
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut Chinese cabbage held on time. Cabbage had time marker but no written plan for time as a public health control on site. Time as a public health control paperwork provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under three compartment sink. Person in charge provided drain cover. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on prep table in kitchen area. Employee communicated it was just recently prepared and set down due to inspector arrival. Employee removed food and placed in designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop at ice machine stored in soiled holder. Person in charge removed and placed scoop and holder in dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
70
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn.
36-51-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At prep area, bag of rice partially stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At prep area, knife stored between edge of prep table and back of magnetic holder. Operator moved knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer next to wok station has build up of grease. Multiple reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler gaskets have black stains. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, lower shelves soiled with food residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep area, wall at rice cooker has grease build up.
36-27-5
74
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Florida Fresh Vending and Markets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Florida Fresh Vending and Markets on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Florida Fresh Vending and Markets?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Florida Fresh Vending and Markets.

How does Florida Fresh Vending and Markets compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Florida Fresh Vending and Markets most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Florida Fresh Vending and Markets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Florida Fresh Vending and Markets have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Florida Fresh Vending and Markets means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Florida Fresh Vending and Markets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Fresh Vending and Markets is inspected around three times per year on average.