Shula's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Shula's Bar & Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Shula's Bar & Grill was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Shula's Bar & Grill's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. At bar, observed 1 flying insect over ice bin.
35A-02-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, glass case stored on top of microwave. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under fryer has grease build up. At walk-in cooler, floor at door has build up,of black debris. At bar, floor drain under ice bin has build up,of mold-like substance.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, shelf under flat top has build up of grease and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At wait station pass thru, sanitizer bucket stored on counter by condiments. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
70
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dish area on clean dish shelf, wedge slicers have food debris. Manager moved to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used to line shelf area between flat tops for utensils. Employee discarded cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bar, observed 2 flying insects near ice bin.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, can opener blade has encrusted residue.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, both handwash sinks missing signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple unwashed produce items stored over ready to eat items. Operator move all items to correct level. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelf, meta pans stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors,walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line, grease build up on floor under equipment. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled. At dish area, ceiling vent has dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
64
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sushi grade tuna. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cook line. Interior of oven on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near dish machine blocked by chemical buckets. Manager states they are going to cut bar under dish so chemicals can be stored. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Floor under bar top. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Manager called dish maintenance company. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw breaded shrimp stored over ready to eat pasta in walk in freezer. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored in server station next to to go utensils. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under bar top.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in dish area are cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink near dish area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under bar top. Wall under and around dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shula's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shula's Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shula's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shula's Bar & Grill.
How does Shula's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Shula's Bar & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Shula's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shula's Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shula's Bar & Grill 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 Shula's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shula's Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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