Noble

6132 Merrill Rd Ste 6, Jacksonville, FL 32277
American
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Noble nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Noble on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Sep 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in kitchen blocked by prep table manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Starts at 70f
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper in middle of kitchen walk way
35B-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers in kitchen
33-31-5
58
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area near back door. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ricotta cheese (56F - Cold Holding), stored in back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler. Employee stated has been stored there over night with no additional prep today. Unit has door insulation in disrepair and no ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 58F. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese (56F - Cold Holding), stored in back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler. Employee stated has been stored there over night with no additional prep today. Unit has door insulation in disrepair and no ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 58F. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on the outside of back door on wall spigot **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in bottom reach in cooler on cook line make table with no date marked. Employee stated prep 3 days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table blocking hand wash sink in kitchen area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Operator has only 2 food handler employees and both hired over 60 days with no proof of employees training **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area
36-37-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Provided technical assistance with commercially packaged fish not removed from packaging as per label before thawing. Employee pierced packages **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet on wrist while preparing food. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor next to flat top grill. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
14-36-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and flat top grill soiled with grease build up Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back prep kitchen area in bottom make table reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Stored forks on clean equipments racks stored with food contact surface up
24-18-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Operator has multiple unused equipments inside restaurant
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink faucet handle
29-11-4
15
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ No certified food manager for establishment. Operator stated they have taken the class but not scheduled the test. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Operator has upcoming exam class with ServSafe scheduled on May 1, 2023 at 10am as per email provided by operator. 30 days Time extension given with approval by Linda at District office. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Operator had to re-take class just last week and waiting for results to come in within 2 weeks. Time extension given 30 days. Operator will call inspector with results once arrived **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Aug 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen area does not have hot water and cold water is insufficient. Sink can not be made accessible **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both Hand wash sinks in rear do not have hot water. Operator called plumber **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front hand wash sink has loose knob. Neck of three compartment sink faucet broken off and missing. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in restroom. Printed sign and employee hung **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Noble last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Noble on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Noble?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Noble.

How does Noble compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Noble most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Noble's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Noble have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Noble 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.

How often is Noble inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Noble is inspected around three times per year on average.