Southern Grounds Conc a
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Southern Grounds Conc a, the earliest from 2022. Southern Grounds Conc a was last inspected on Sep 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Southern Grounds Conc a is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At front counter, floor under ice bin has standing liquid. Operator found drain hose not in floor drain, placed hose in drain and employee cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, cabinet under handwash sink soiled. In kitchen, gasket on stand up reach-in cooler has build up. At front counter area, gaskets on keg reach-in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At front counter, no ambient thermometer in milk reach-in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter, interior of milk reach-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, floor under coat rack soiled. At front counter, floor under counter and at cooler soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, spoon in standing water at 119f. Operator remade to 135f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter area, interior of keg cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front counter area, half and half (48/57F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item has been in and out of cooler during rush. Spoke to operator about holding on Time as a Public Health Control, emailed procedure form to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, handwash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen area.
51-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. No stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter drink station, half and half (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item has been in and out of cooler to prepare drinks. Item placed in reach-in cooler to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, no backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser end of splitter. Vacuum breaker installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At back counter, Togo cups used in bulk coffee containers. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
67
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment could not locate proof for lox served in establishment. Manager found paperwork at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in front of flip top cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items time marked in flip top cooler - no written plan available. Inspector emailed Time Control Paperwork and manager completed. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking out of open can of Red Bull. Can discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two reach in coolers in front counter area are not working. Manager states both have work orders pending. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling over triple sink in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored in ice machine in kitchen. Scoop moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep counter next to coffee making machine. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
55
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof for cold smoked salmon. Establishment received letter from food provider for salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-03-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee in kitchen cracked raw shelled egg with gloved hands, and immediately handled clean utensils without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat bacon. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of cream cheese stored in flip top cooler 63F. Cream cheese placed into service approximately one hour prior. Cream cheese moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on end of splitter where black hose is attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment is using Sink and Surface Sanitizer and does not have correct test strips.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in front counter area. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves raw salmon (lox) and item is not identified as raw on menu. Establishment denoted item as raw on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Barista working in front counter area.
13-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for cooked grits stored in container 78F. Water discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southern Grounds Conc a last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southern Grounds Conc a on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southern Grounds Conc a?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Southern Grounds Conc a.
How does Southern Grounds Conc a compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Southern Grounds Conc a most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Southern Grounds Conc a's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southern Grounds Conc a have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Southern Grounds Conc a 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 Southern Grounds Conc a inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Grounds Conc a is inspected around three times per year on average.
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