Funnel Cake Spot

5913 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Funnel Cake Spot has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Funnel Cake Spot is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips

16-37-1

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal Shapers stored in handsink removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on floor, moved **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scooper for chili in water at room temp, moved under running water **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Oct 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jun 26, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor 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. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism inadequate on bathrooms doors. Not self closing

32-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler.

22-16-4

Apr 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Operator unable to show proof at this time but has paperwork and person in charge is in hospital. Time extension given for 30 days **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Aug 18, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in mop sink closet

36-36-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink has slow drip from drains

29-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in flip top cooler has standing water

29-49-6

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing

32-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Funnel Cake Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Funnel Cake Spot on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Funnel Cake Spot?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Funnel Cake Spot.

How does Funnel Cake Spot compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Funnel Cake Spot most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Funnel Cake Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Funnel Cake Spot have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Funnel Cake Spot 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 Funnel Cake Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Funnel Cake Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.

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