Hot Box Pretzels

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
American
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2023
47
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hot Box Pretzels, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Hot Box Pretzels's record stops at Dec 1, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Hot Box Pretzels' 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wastewater draining onto ground. At the time of inspection, wastewater valve is broken off the bottom of grey tank. When sinks are in use, water drains directly onto the ground. Person in charge fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can queso with dent effecting top seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees don gloves and handle pretzels without hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water ran out while testing hand wash sink during inspection. Person in charge filled at site during inspection. By end of inspection, establishment unable to get pump to work for hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available on truck during inspection.
05-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in bulk container unlabeled.
02D-01-5
47
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
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.
50-04-4
78
Jun 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Jan 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Box Pretzels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Box Pretzels on file is from Dec 1, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hot Box Pretzels?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hot Box Pretzels.

How does Hot Box Pretzels compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Hot Box Pretzels most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Hot Box Pretzels' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hot Box Pretzels have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hot Box Pretzels 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.