Hard Pressed

602 Shetter Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32250

American

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Hard Pressed was last inspected on Oct 1, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to 15 violations.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Hard Pressed trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

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. Raw bacon in bag on top of cheese in bag, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions at 75f employee voluntarily discarded them, explained time as public health control **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A couple of things in hand sink, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. For one new employee here

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled it cleaner **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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. Has old owners number

50-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it

50-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on storage shelf, employee discarded it because container is cracked **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers under waste pipe line under triple sink

25-06-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Two open can drinks for operators, they discarded them **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with open foods,

13-03-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for flour is cracked, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil by fryer

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one

50-03-4

Mar 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hard Pressed last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hard Pressed on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Hard Pressed compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Hard Pressed most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Hard Pressed's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hard Pressed have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hard Pressed 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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