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Saying Grace Kitchen

2607 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207
American
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Saying Grace Kitchen has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Saying Grace Kitchen's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
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
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one
50-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
67
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager has no proof of manager certification and no other manager employed at this establishment **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 one food handler employee hired over 60 days with no proof of employee 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 - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep station near service window. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish at 34F thawing at service window at room temperature. Employee placing in reach in cooler to thaw properly **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No decal on exterior of food truck
50-03-4
58
Aug 31, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine to sanitize but has quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored stored of floor
08B-38-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saying Grace Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saying Grace Kitchen on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saying Grace Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saying Grace Kitchen.

How does Saying Grace Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Saying Grace Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Saying Grace Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saying Grace Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Saying Grace Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Saying Grace Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saying Grace Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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