Hard Pressed

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Hard Pressed has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Hard Pressed is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing purple degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler on cook line with torn gasket.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **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. Observed Food truck without license number permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high.

50-04-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current business license not displayed.

50-03-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without latest inspection report.

51-18-6

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near trash can.

35A-02-6

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. Observed no proof of employee training. Employee stated she had been working for about 3 months. Employee stated she has certification from prior work. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Observed truck without vehicle license number in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on bracket of heat lamp. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked purée garlic at 51F. Manager removed and stored in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on stove next to food prep. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on flip top cooler cutting board. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Food manager certification expired Justin Paala. 11-14-2018. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Jun 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hard Pressed last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hard Pressed on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hard Pressed?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hard Pressed.

How does Hard Pressed compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Hard Pressed most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Hard Pressed's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hard Pressed have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hard Pressed 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 Hard Pressed inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hard Pressed is inspected around three times per year on average.

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