Hooters of Jacksonville Southside
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2025
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Hooters of Jacksonville Southside stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Hooters of Jacksonville Southside's latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in Freezer with ice build up on door
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor tiles on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
86
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line cooking equipments soiled with food debris. On cook line, floor with standing water under prep table next to manager office area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line, some floor tiles in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in Freezer door and floor area
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build Exterior of fryer with grease build up
23-03-4
78
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes and sour cream (49-51F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top make table on cook line dressing area, place there from main walk in cooler around 10am as per employee. Manager stated unit is currently in defrost cycle. Observed frost build up in back of flip top lid area. Employee put ice on products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chemical test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of blue ice bucket stored on wall next to ice machine is soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep table next to raw chicken reach in cooler Under rack in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipments
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in freezer on cook line soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored thawing in room temperature at prep sink at 67F in pan. Employee place item in prep pan and storing in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
61
May 30, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom drawer reach in cooler gasket on cook line is soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket with water next to back door. Manager properly stored **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Dish machine missing data plate **Repeat Violation**
16-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler standing water **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
78
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet towel stored in left side hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Dish machine missing data plate **Repeat Violation**
16-01-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under two compartment prep sink area in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food on cook line with watch on wrist. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with facial beard preparing food on cook line with no beard guard. Employees put on beard guard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer with food debris. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile at entrance beer walk in cooler in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food build up
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pickles stored in bucket on bottom shelf in walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 1. Water leaking from hanging hose at dish machine 2. Water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink area **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in water in mop bucket next to back door. Employee properly stored mop **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on side of sanitizer bucket under prep table on cook line. Manager properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters of Jacksonville Southside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters of Jacksonville Southside on file is from Mar 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters of Jacksonville Southside?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hooters of Jacksonville Southside.
How does Hooters of Jacksonville Southside compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Hooters of Jacksonville Southside most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Hooters of Jacksonville Southside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters of Jacksonville Southside have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hooters of Jacksonville Southside 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 Hooters of Jacksonville Southside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of Jacksonville Southside is inspected around three times per year on average.
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