Food Wow of Jax
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
55
Score
Food Wow of Jax appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Food Wow of Jax on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine in glass cooler over pan of chicken. **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in glass cooler no date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cut watermelon in plastic Togo bag in glass cooler , manager states it's personal. **Warning**
08B-49-4
55
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: 2 employees working truck still no certificates **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: 2 employees working the truck **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
82
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Purchased the course and never took class **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Still needs **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jugs of hot sauces, pickles and peppers stored on floor of food truck. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Bag of rice stored on floor **Admin Complaint**
08B-47-4
78
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Food truck getting water from furniture store, no back flow preventer
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled raw eggs stored in soda glass cooler over cheeses . Raw chicken over whole tomatoes. Moved to store correctly **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Burgers and chicken Phillys in Togo plastic bag in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available, only cloth towels available
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook has on bracelets and watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
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
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and tongs stored in plastic container next to triple sink with food contact side facing up.
24-18-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jugs of hot sauces, pickles and peppers stored on floor of food truck.
08B-47-4
35
May 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer
05-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Food Wow of Jax last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Food Wow of Jax on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Food Wow of Jax?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Food Wow of Jax.
How does Food Wow of Jax compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Food Wow of Jax most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Food Wow of Jax's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Food Wow of Jax have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Food Wow of Jax means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Food Wow of Jax inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Food Wow of Jax is inspected around three times per year on average.
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