Jackson Soul Food Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Jackson Soul Food Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Jackson Soul Food Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired on 10/01/25. Establishment is open to public at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
86
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Both chest reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
90
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to kitchen stove.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
50
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
05-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in standing water kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
58
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like Substance to walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen beef thawed in room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
58
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can.
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed most filters missing.
14-72-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer to most kitchen coolers throughout.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jackson Soul Food Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jackson Soul Food Restaurant on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jackson Soul Food Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jackson Soul Food Restaurant.
How does Jackson Soul Food Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jackson Soul Food Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jackson Soul Food Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jackson Soul Food Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jackson Soul Food Restaurant 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 Jackson Soul Food Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jackson Soul Food Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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