Maxie's Food for the Soul

1850 Emerson Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Maxie's Food for the Soul. Inspectors last stopped by on May 29, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to 11 violations.

That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on shelf above hot dogs, explained to manager

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager left binder at home **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee/husband left it in binder, since licensed **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oil pot for fries

22-02-4

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. Don't have certificates, has black form in email **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above clean oil, manager moved it **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods

13-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Not posted, on email

51-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with containers on floor, explained to her

25-05-4

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pots on floor, explained to her

24-26-4

Nov 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maxie's Food for the Soul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maxie's Food for the Soul on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Maxie's Food for the Soul compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Maxie's Food for the Soul most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Maxie's Food for the Soul's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Maxie's Food for the Soul have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Maxie's Food for the Soul 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.

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