Rene's

3136 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Rene's has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Rene's is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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/. He couldn't find his certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: He is scheduling this week **Time Extended**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. He couldn't find his certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: He doesn't have it **Time Extended**

11-26-1

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130f bell peppers in warmer, manager placed them on grill, got to 165f **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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/. He couldn't find his certificate **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine

16-33-4

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. He couldn't find his certificate **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in triple sink

29-11-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back wall has an area that is not painted

36-30-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table

12B-07-4

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

13-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods

13-03-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Jun 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign posted at hand sink

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rene's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rene's on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rene's?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rene's.

How does Rene's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Rene's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Rene's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rene's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rene's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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