Jimmy Hulas
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Jimmy Hulas 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Jimmy Hulas on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
19
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
25
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment/utensils without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef on flattop grill with gloved hands then immediately handled sauce bottles and clean spatulas, inspector spoke with employee, employee changed gloves and washed hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cabbage mix (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); corn mix (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (55F - Cold Holding) all items in top section of make table reach in cooler near service window in kitchen, per manager all items have been in cooler no more then 1 hour, manager placed ice on all items, all items retemp at or below 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. blackened fish (96F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (128F - Hot Holding); quesso cheese (106F - Hot Holding) in steam table in middle of kitchen, section of table turned off, manager turned steam table back on, per manager items where reheated or cooked and placed in steam table no more then 30 minutes prior, all items retemp over or at 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grill scraper in hand wash sink by grill. Sanitation bucket in hand wash sink by fryers.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large amounts of discarded rice in hand wash sink by grill in kitchen. Hand wash sink at bar used at dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager on duty not able to find any training for any employees. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Piping removed from hand wash sink at bar area, large bin used to catch grey water.
29-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men's and women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil under ovens in kitchen. Box of cookies in walk in freezer. Manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate inside large ice machine in prep area. Also both soda guns at bar have a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood system over fryers.
36-50-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under large ice machine in preparation area. In walk in freezer. Under fryers on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can at hand wash station at front counter.
33-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen package of beef brisket thawing in standing water in back storage area,
06-01-5
30
Nov 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Open container of milk in walk in cooler, no one knows when milk was opened.
01B-17-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 broken shell egg in reach in cooler drawer under flat top grill in kitchen.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Shell eggs are not clean. See stop sale. 3 shell eggs in reach in cooler drawer under flat top grill in kitchen.
01B-15-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk in walk in cooler, no one knows when milk was opened.
02C-03-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station at front counter. At hand wash station at bar area. At hand wash station by triple sink in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flat top grill in kitchen. Counter top underneath flat top grill in kitchen. Underside around soda nozzles of soda machine at front counter. Lower shelve of all prep tables have a build up of surface rust.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Around drains at front counter.
36-64-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of large ice machine in prep area near deflector plate.
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
45
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fish (87F - Hot Holding); pork (97F - Hot Holding) in steam well next to make line, per manager both items have been in steam table approximately two hours, both items moved to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger patties (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawers under grill con cook line, per manager drawers have been consistently opened for approximately two hours, all items moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Per manager Justin Reichman, his certification is expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On vegetable chopper on prep table near dish area. On blade of can opener on prep table near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under liquor rack at bar area, employee cleaned up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager on cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee in prep area.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on make line near pass through window.
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout front counter and bar area. Also small hole in floor at bar under ice bin.
36-02-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Hulas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Hulas on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Hulas?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Hulas.
How does Jimmy Hulas compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Jimmy Hulas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Jimmy Hulas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy Hulas have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy Hulas 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 Jimmy Hulas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Hulas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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