Mechanism Coffee Roasters
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Mechanism Coffee Roasters has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One shell egg in baking reach in cooler with cracked shell.
01B-14-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice at ice machine in roast room. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Person in charge set up with chlorine at 100ppm until dispenser can be serviced. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over case of avocados. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quatanery ammonium sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked onions, buttercream, cream cheese frosting dated 4/1-4/17.
01B-24-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoops in several dry goods with no handle. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at room temperature in kitchen since 7am per person in charge at 67F. Cookies with made in house butter cream at 73F in unit since 7am. Also pooled eggs at 47-51F in container on ice with low amount of ice, not covered by ice on all sides. Person in charge iced correctly. Recommend holding items on time. Provided time paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter, cookies with buttter cream frosting made onsite at room temperature in kitchen since 7am per person in charge at 67F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with staining at make line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee pot top stored in front hand wash sink. Item was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with training from Always food safe with no HMCS information on certificate.
53B-03-5
55
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cinnamon rolls and cookies frosted with frosting containing cream cheese in display case at 68F. Person in charge states has been in case longer than 4 hours. Butter at room temperature in kitchen at 70F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, recommended holding on time. In fliptop onions, peppers, cream cheese, chicken, beans at 44-47F. Lid open during inspection and items double panned. Person in charge moved to drawer below holding items at 38F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cinnamon rolls and cookies frosted with frosting containing cream cheese in display case at 68F. Person in charge states has been in case longer than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Whole apples in reach in cooler in lobby for self service not wrapped.
08B-15-4
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. No proof employees have been informed of reporting requirement. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under front door of dining room and roasting room.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of coffee beans stored on floor in roasting side of establishment.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self service dessert at counter with no minimum labeling. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
52
Oct 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mechanism Coffee Roasters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mechanism Coffee Roasters on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mechanism Coffee Roasters?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mechanism Coffee Roasters.
How does Mechanism Coffee Roasters compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mechanism Coffee Roasters most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mechanism Coffee Roasters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mechanism Coffee Roasters have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mechanism Coffee Roasters 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 Mechanism Coffee Roasters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mechanism Coffee Roasters is inspected around three times per year on average.
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