Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar

1602 Walnut St, Jacksonville, FL 32206

American

Last inspected: Apr 19, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 19, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 19, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 19, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect near dish machine

35A-02-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner spray bottle stored on work top cooler, manager properly stored chemical spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on Ice chute in dining area, employee cleaned ice chute **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing food items **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above prep table, employee discarded beverage **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (72F - Cold Holding) Rehydrated fermented beans establishment receive beans dry they add water to beans then serve on a platter as a edible garnish.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on partially cooked potatoes and home made pesto with garlic on cooks line. Manager wrote time marking **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in hand wash sink near glass display case, stainless scrub pad stored in hand wash sink near ice machine

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offer sunny side up eggs no consumer advisory present, provided a consumer advisory during inspection. Employee post the consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go Bowls and food containers in customer self service area in hallway near restroom and from kitchen

25-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on freezer gaskets in kitchen area, dust on hood filter above front kitchen area

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean clear food storage containers stored on shelf near triple sink

24-08-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing food items in front food prep area **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee beverages stored on tea brewer station

12B-07-4

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Clean food storage containers stored on shelf next to soiled dishes and soaking soiled utensils next to triple sink. Employee moved soiled dishes **Corrected On-Site**

24-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under triple sink

29-11-4

May 3, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar on file is from Apr 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar.

How does Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Silkies Chicken and Champagne Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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