Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Dishes stacked on shelf near triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small unlabeled container stored on shelf in warewashing area.
02D-01-5
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table where pitchers of drinks are stored. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean plastic food containers stored on shelf in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor Near ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler.
23-03-4
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No employee training provided **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: No change **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No employee training provided **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. No employee training provided **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee beverages stored on prep counter with pitchers of drinks are stored. Employee moved beverages **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor under cooking equipment and prep table.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In dessert cooler, manager placed ambient thermometer in dessert cooler during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean clear food storage containers stacked on shelf next to triple sink
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris Under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on side of fryer
23-03-4
82
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs prepared onsite not date marked. Employee date marked container of ribs **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone under microwave on shelf above steam line, employee moved cell phone **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
82
Feb 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 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. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Mgr has ice container for scooping ice at front counter, no hand sink, mgr moved ice scooping to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line close to stove, mgr placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Both mgrs
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Gave one
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed form
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed form
53A-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Oxtail cooked yesterday morning, mgr write date on **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On mixer table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above paper towels, by cook line, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm bucket by cook line, mgr made new solution, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk contained on storage shelf
02D-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant.
How does Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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