Kathy's Table
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Kathy's Table six times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “dented/rusted cans present”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored over unwashed potatoes in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat hot dogs in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed multiple reduced oxygen packaged food items packaged less than 48 hours prior per person in charge with no time markings on packages.
03G-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed package of chicken shawarma in a reduced oxygen packaging that was packaged 3 days prior per person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discard. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-54-1
64
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey stored over raw comminuted beef in large walk-in cooler in center kitchen area. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed; large dents along seams on 6 cans of butter beans. Large dent on top seam of can of black beans. All cans were stored in back dry storage area furthest from doorway in bakery area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+ppm. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and replaced with solution testing at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Observed opened container of half and half with no date marker employee stated was opened 2 days prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on bottom shelf of small table near dish machine. Person in charge stated chemical was detergent and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf next to food items near standing reach in cooler in main kitchen area.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on drying near dish machine.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed multiple employee beverages with no lids throughout both kitchen areas.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table near spices in main kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil lining shelf next to ovens on cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair in hallway headed towards walk-in coolers.
36-03-4
39
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Chick peas
02C-03-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Whisk and spatulas in bowl stored with food contact, fixed at time of inspection to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice, used as a scooper and measure device. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired June 1, 2024. Person in charge updated license by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in cooking kitchen with chlorine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge called for maintenance and set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+ppm. Person in charge replaced bucket and new sanitizer testing at 200ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket retest (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; soiled can opener blade on prep table at end of cook line. Peeler with food debris on blade stored in container on prep table against wall in cooking side kitchen. Cutting board stored on drying rack next to three compartment sink soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label stored near hand wash sink across from three compartment sink. Person in charge stated it was degreaser and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored on bottom shelf of prep table in middle kitchen next to hand wash sink. Employee moved items to designated storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guards in both walk-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed; old labels stuck on clean containers stored on drying rack by three compartment sink. Blue tape stuck to sheet pans stored between three compartment sink and cook line.
16-46-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with frayed ends on prep table in cooking kitchen. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with white powdery substance with no label. Employee stated it was powdered sugar and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Feb 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned corn beef hash in walk in cooler. Canned applesauce in dry storage area of kitchen. Canned butter bean in kitchen area next to brick wall. All three had large dents at the seam of cans. Operator discarded cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler next to prep area of kitchen, grits (45F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked Brussels sprouts (45F - Cold Holding). Walk in cooler possibly in defrost mode, compressor kicked on while taking temps, operator dropped temps turn. All items 43F or below.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Clorox bleach located next to chocolate chips and flour. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside triple sink, no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
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. Operator did not have clean up plan. Supplied operator with form DBPR HR 5030-104.
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Can of tuxedo flax seed was not labeled in dry storage shelf. Operator added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In dry storage area of kitchen, cardboard placed under sauce bottles. Operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach in cooler next to flat top stove in right sided kitchen soiled. Vent cover of fan in walk in cooler is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator did not have choking poster. Supplied operator poster to put up.
51-13-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to walk in cooler in prep area, two holes in wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in glue trap under left sided kitchen near stove top.
35A-03-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Canned corn beef hash in walk in cooler. Canned applesauce in dry storage area of kitchen. Canned butter bean in kitchen area next to brick wall. All three had large dents at the seam of cans. Operator discarded cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kathy's Table last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kathy's Table on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kathy's Table?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kathy's Table.
How does Kathy's Table compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Kathy's Table most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Kathy's Table's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kathy's Table have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kathy's Table 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 Kathy's Table inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kathy's Table is inspected around three times per year on average.
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