Nesbits Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
90
Score
Nesbits Restaurant, located at 5913 Ave B in Jacksonville, FL, had a low-risk inspection on April 16, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection noted two minor violations, including repeat issues with ice buildup in a reach-in freezer and grease on hood filters. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its eight recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed squeeze bottle of medicated burn gel stored on small ledge above clean wiping cloths and opened bag of fries. Person in charge removed burn gel from ledge. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple metal pans with excessive grease build up stored on bottom shelf of center prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors around fryer station and grill top on cook line. Soiled walls behind cook line and behind three compartment sink. Soiled ceiling tiles above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook line. Soiled door handle on standing reach in cooler with raw shrimp and raw chicken stored inside. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry.
42-01-4
67
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of toaster oven on cook line with food debris build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee on cook line handling raw shrimp and mixing together with raw egg with no gloves. Inspector educated employee on unnecessary bare hand contact with raw animal foods.
09-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and a metal scrub stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge removed all items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors soiled with grease build up around fryers. Walls behind cook line soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust build up throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle on exterior of building.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden blocks person in charge stated was used for standing equipment on top but is no longer in use. Wood is soiled with grease build up. Person in charge discarded wood. **Corrected On-Site**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on standing reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Sides and tops of fryers soiled with grease build up. Hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen has paint peeling off walls.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind fryer has build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of stand reach in cooler, soiled with build up. Hood above fryers has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb under triple sinks missing backflow preventer. Operator placed vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in mens restroom, hot water turned off.
27-16-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind fryer has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under burners has build up of grease and debris. Side of reach-in cooler next to back door, plastic peeling, soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 75 rodent droppings in dry storage area adjacent to kitchen where reach in freezer and dry foods are stored. Operator began cleaning up droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet where green hose is on ground. Missing on faucet below triple sink where red hose is attached. Operator has breakers and will place on. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed near employee restroom in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler by cook line, raw pork stored over ready to eat potatoes. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches observed in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. No written procedure could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In unisex restroom in kitchen. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of cut tomatoes and cut lettuce stored in reach in cooler by triple sink prepared yesterday. Items labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed two dead rodents in a glue trap behind the ice machine in bar area of established. Glue trap with dead rodents discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink. Floor in small dry storage area. Floor under refrigeration and cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in bar area. Walls throughout kitchen area. Ceiling in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple pans in kitchen are bent and no longer easily cleanable.
14-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster outside of establishment is on gravel/dirt.
33-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men's and women's restrooms in dining area. Inspector emailed signs to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small funnel by hand washing sink in kitchen. Fan in kitchen. Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen. Red hose by triple sink. Under both restroom cabinets. Inside multiple drawers in bar. Wire shelving in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In small dry storage are near back door.
36-02-5
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