Southern Charm Foods
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2024
14
Score
Inspectors have visited Southern Charm Foods six times, with records going back to 2022. Southern Charm Foods was last inspected on Apr 2, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Southern Charm Foods's record stops at Apr 2, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
14
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-01: Same **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Same **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: Same **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall panel is peeling by front window and by fryer, also by triple sink, and a hole on wall by upright cooler in dish washing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-01: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: Same **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen prep tables are dirty underneath and on shelf under table, hand sink counters underneath is dirty, wood ledge by buffet table is dirty, exterior of fryer by pipes is dirty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-01: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: Same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jun 23, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched went to prep chicken, spoke to employee about proper hand washing procedure
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over shrimp and fish in reach in freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach near hand wash sink
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatloaf (58F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler from previous day
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet near triple sink
29-34-4
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. No proof provided at inspection
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in hand wash sink, manager removed bucket during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray with clear solution stored on bottom shelf under hand wash sink
41-17-4
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. No written plan available at inspection
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris on Fryer baskets
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors on restrooms are not self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on wall near oven, one dead roach on prep table, three dead roaches on floor under table in 2nd dining room
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food, employee put in a hat during inspection
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease and debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of flour stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in ware washing area
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing in hood system **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up and food debris on surfaces in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomato and cucumber, tea container stored uncovered in kitchen/dining area. Employee properly covered food items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under triple sink into silver pan
29-11-4
17
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in reach in cooler, employee properly stored food items during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. license expired June 1, 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on equipment handles and faucets
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door missing of fryer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on kitchen floors **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing from hood system **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking Equipment soiled with grease debris Gaskets soiled with debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris and grease **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping stored on prep table
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southern Charm Foods last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southern Charm Foods on file is from Apr 2, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southern Charm Foods?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southern Charm Foods.
How does Southern Charm Foods compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Southern Charm Foods most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Southern Charm Foods' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Charm Foods have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Southern Charm Foods means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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