J& G's

12569 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
39
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, J& G's has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle container cooked potatoes while in food truck operating with water not hooked up to flow through hand wash sink.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. At time of inspection, establishment operating without water pump hooked up to freshwater tank. Person in charge fixed during inspection and had running water through fixtures by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler raw chicken stored over fully cooked sausages. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans in glass door reach in cooler at 45F. Person in charge states had out for short period of time. Placed back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with staining.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Onions and beans made two, three days ago with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. No lid on bucket used to collect grease from hood system behind truck. Also grease observed around bucket on ground.
33-29-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
39
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in bottom of glass door cooler closest to door to unit at 48F, shell eggs at ambient 53F. Person in charge moved to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Three shell eggs in reach in cooler with cracks. Person in charge discarded.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by small reach in cooler, items stored in hand wash sink. Person in charge removed and made accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Spray bottle with degreaser per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor near the glass door cooler by unit door.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and bucket of potatoes stored on floor. Person in charge raised.
08B-38-4
55
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork, chicken, beef in glass door reach in cooler at 46-49F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight. Has not been in unit. Observed large amount of product impeding airflow as items on top shelf of unit are at 41F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork, chicken, beef in glass door reach in cooler at 46-49F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight. Has not been in unit. Observed large amount of product impeding airflow as items on top shelf of unit are at 41F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Evidence of wastewater dumped onto ground. At time of inspection, observed external grease trap behind unit with blue hose running under fence and into sunken area in ground. Not disposed of in an approved waste system. Observed food debris and wastewater on ground around raised drain. **Warning**
28-14-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Person in charge only able to provide copy of certificate during inspection.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. At time of inspection, observed external grease trap behind unit with blue hose running under fence and into sunken area in ground. Not disposed of in an approved waste system. Observed food debris and wastewater on ground around raised drain. Grease trap is not integral part of unit. **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Onions cooked two days ago per person in charge with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. At time of inspection, observed external grease trap behind unit with blue hose running under fence and into sunken area in ground. Not disposed of in an approved waste system. Observed food debris and wastewater on ground around raised drain. Grease trap is not integral part of unit. **Warning**
29-07-5
45
Oct 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster. Inspector provided copy of choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J& G's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J& G's on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J& G's?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J& G's.

How does J& G's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

J& G's most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has J& G's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at J& G's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at J& G's 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.

How often is J& G's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J& G's is inspected around three times per year on average.