Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar stretching back to 2022. On Oct 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up three times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish machine and 3 compartment sink moved from original plans, also plans need to include ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Observed still the same at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Still the same at callback, spoke to manager they actually completely forgot about changes needed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish machine and 3 compartment sink moved from original plans, also plans need to include ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Observed still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
26
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Jul 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
33
Apr 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in cooler over ready to eat bacon. Employee removed and stored eggs properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen near ware washing area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buns stored on rack not 6 inches off the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on cook line. Employee removed cardboard from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach-in cooler interior on cook line to have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados on cook line with stickers on them not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line.
23-03-4
32
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
11 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cook grabbing his cup of water by the cup ring then drink the water and then grab a tortilla without washing his hands. After reviewing with cook he discarded the tortilla and washed his hands. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook grabbing his cup of water by the cup ring then drink the water and then grab a tortilla without washing his hands. After reviewing with cook he discarded the tortilla and washed his hands. See stop sale. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Crack raw shell egg stored with other raw shell eggs in pan inside main flip top cooler on cook line. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over opened package of American cheese in the walk in cooler. Manager properly stored and separated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 65 live flying insects in bar area near front soda lines. Approximately 3 live flying insects at the end of the bar near roll up door. Approximately 6 live flying insects on cook line and back prep station **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook moving the trash can then grabbing a cracked raw shell egg then washed hands for only 5 seconds then put on gloves and proceeded to cook food. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with cook and manager. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer concentrate stored next to serving clean trays on cook line. Manager properly stored sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (118-130F); queso (116F) stored in steam table in the middle of the cook line. Cook stated food was reheated and placed in steam well to hold hot 30 minutes ago. Cook began reheating food. grilled onions (127F) stored in container on flat grill on cook line. Cook stated onions were cooked and placed in container to hold hot 30 minutes ago. Cook reheated onions to 184F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. house made ranch dressing (49-53F - Cooling); house made blue cheese dressing (49F - Cooling) stored in stand alone glass door Pepsi cooler next to expo window. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated dressing were made last night and immediately after store in glass door Pepsi cooler. Manager discarded dressings. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. house made ranch dressing (49-53F - Cooling); house made blue cheese dressing (49F - Cooling) stored in stand alone glass door Pepsi cooler next to expo window. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated dressing were made last night and immediately after store in glass door Pepsi cooler. Manager discarded dressings. **Warning**
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blanched fries (49F) stored at room temperature at the end of the cook line. Cook stated fries were taking out of the freezer approximately 30 minutes ago. Cook placed fries in reach in cooler on cook line. raw beef (47-49F) stored in drawer cooler under grill on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Cook stated beef was placed in cooler from the walk in cooler approximately an hour ago. Manager moved beef to main flip top cooler on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager did not provide proof of manager certificate. No other manager has a certificate. Per manager all managers were hired over 60 days. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the handwash sink in back prep station near the walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all cook line coolers heavily soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main flip top cooler on cook line interior shelves are rusted. Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of both main coolers on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle and all cook line coolers door handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on top shelf above prep table table located under expo window. Manager properly stored drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, walk in cooler, bar floors soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cook line reach in freezer has exposed insulation on the right side door.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Walk in cooler gasket and door frame soiled
23-03-4
10
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter attached and there is no back-flow device installed AFTER the splitter on the non chemical side. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Vacuum breaker still missing. Operator stated it was ordered through Amazon and due to arrive soon. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager not certified within 30 days of employment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Manager training forthcoming **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make line stained. Interior of ice machine soiled with limescale buildup and black mold like substance on topside interior walls. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Cutting boards still show staining. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. No proof of any employee training **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employees have been informed of responsibilities to report Heath issues. Emailed employee agreement for operator to print and have employees sign. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Employee health agreement not available **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap,at bar hand wash sink. Employee supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Soap still missing at bar hand wash sink. Employee stated they don't use that sink. Discussed with person in charge. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in make line cooler sliced with stickers still attached. Discussed need to remove stickers before washing and slicing avocados. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Stickers still on washed avocados. **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water does not work at hand wash sink in mens room - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Cold water still not working. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Air curtain over bar area not working. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Bar air curtain still not working **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer on cook line has exposed insulation on inside of door - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Insulation still exposed. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excess garbage and waste spillage around outside of dumpster pad area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Outside dumpster area still has rubbish around dumpster pad area **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors heavily soiled with major concentration of buildup at wall junctions and under equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Floors have been worked on. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in bulk flour container. Discussed using a handled scoop - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Bowl still used as scoop **Time Extended**
14-01-5
37
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped at bar Hand Wash Sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employee onsite with no Certified Food Manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispensers. Kitchen and Dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Only one employee training card available.
53B-13-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen ham thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Sour Odor by rear Dish machine area.
36-64-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil residue on exterior of Bulk food containers. Soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken , cracked floor tiles by walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar.
How does Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar 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 Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.
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