Sigies Kitchen

1429 Melson Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254

African

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sigies Kitchen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Sigies Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw burger patties in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler gaskets.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to ice machine in disrepair and falls off hinges. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near ice machine.

31B-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler on cook line.

14-11-5

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide certified food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: At callback observed person in charge with scheduled food manager certification class. **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler.

31B-02-4

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. Observed no food handler training for any employees. Person in charge stated it was him and his son who were employed. **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. Observed no employee reporting agreements sign for any employee. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide certified food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler.

31B-04-4

Oct 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on hot holding unit in kitchen area. Person in charge removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sigies Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sigies Kitchen on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sigies Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sigies Kitchen.

How does Sigies Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Sigies Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Sigies Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sigies Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sigies Kitchen 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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