J Alexander's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, J Alexander's Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single service to go trays at service line. Operator removed spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white ice deflector plate in large ice machine in prep area and in back room soiled. Also, two soda guns and holster in bar area soiled. Operator had employee clean deflector plate and soda guns during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed tongs on front service line stored in sanitizer water between uses. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
70
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink at warewashing area to fill container with water. Operator discussed with employee that hand wash sink is for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple portable cutting boards on cook line and in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, blade on can opener in prep area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored below hand wash sink on cook line and on chemical storage shelf. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense orzo in dry food storage area and house made pico on cook line. Operator removed both cups from foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry. Operator had employee separate dishes to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of white substance in prep area removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled containers of sugar and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of back of ice bin at front service line soiled. Operator had employee melt ice and start cleaning ice bin during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
61
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hose bibbs on hot water tanks located near exit back door. Manager placed 2 back flow devices on hose bibbs. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front counter of expo. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handle of kitchen equipment on cook line. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well with multiple utensils stored in it with velocity of water at a drip. Operator turned up the velocity to flush food particles from utensils on cookline near kitchen entry area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
86
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located under dish machine. Manager provided back flow device and installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table soiled. Observed produce slicer hanging in storage area soiled. Manager had both slicers washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles at entrance of walk-in freezer in disrepair. Manager stated the tiles have been placed on maintenance to be replaced.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at the end of cook line.
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine at dispensing shoot. Chef had employee clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Chef removed and stored all drinks 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 jacket stored on top of food can rack. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket on the walk-in freezer.
23-03-4
70
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Minor soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover. Kitchen.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on rear food can rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of salt for water softener located outside. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights. Rear dry goods.
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler.
29-49-6
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J Alexander's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J Alexander's Restaurant on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J Alexander's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J Alexander's Restaurant.
How does J Alexander's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
J Alexander's Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has J Alexander's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J Alexander's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J Alexander's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is J Alexander's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J Alexander's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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