Starving Like Marvin #2
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
32
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Starving Like Marvin #2 stretching back to 2022. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 17 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 15 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cheeses and gravy, reach in cooler by cook line, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed toast, explained to him and he washed hands and put on gloves **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Unable to find quat test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One cook here expired in 2/4/26 and other employee here for a year or so could not find her certificate, she serves the food and portions syrup **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Hole by storage shelf **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with black build up **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Lots of flour on floor on corner by reach in cooler cook line, falling from container on table
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs by cook line under prep table/shelf **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Long hole on wall by storage shelf **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Unable to find it
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. One hood filter greasy and exterior of grits pit grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf with food build up in reach in cooler by cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked scoop in flour, cook line area, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by flour container on cook line, white and yellow building up
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container at cook line, employee labeled it flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, no hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
32
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One by cook line,
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon on ziplock bag on top of fries in box freezer, also raw chicken in ziplock bags above bags with okra, upright freezer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
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. For eggs and sausage, employee store time frame on procedure
03F-02-5
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 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee here that bags food for more than a year couldn't find her certificate **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container with white powder, by cook line
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By triple sink, wall paint peeling
36-30-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at front counter, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by storage shelf and above ice machine
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs, cook line
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright glass cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with open foods **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
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. Open drink at front counter, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By storage shelf **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
22-20-5
32
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs on shelf above mayonnaise and sauces, raw bacon on shelf above lettuce upright cooler, employee rearranged them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw fish and eggs then changed gloves and grabbed waffles, explained to him and washed hands, discarded wafles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 53f shelled eggs on counter, explained time as public health control, employee wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Employee removed one
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above raw seafood, upright cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Shelf rack on it, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
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. For new employee, has blank copy **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Front counter person that passes food to customers and portions sauces, here since last inspection
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Got lost when remodeling happened, gave one, posted it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above to go containers on storage shelf **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of pots on stove **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp on table, 39f, employee placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Paint peeling in a couple of areas in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By box freezer and shelving
29-18-4
17
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chl, employee added more chl, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above ice machine and above bottle water at front counter, employee moved soaps **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 127f sausage, 98f cooked potatoes, over stove, off, explained time as public health control, employee wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above raw fish in upright cooler by storage shelf **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon in ziplock bags on shelf above bags with fries, upright freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg then grabbed bread, explained to him and he washed hands, discarded bread **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray on top of, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. For cashier and one new employee **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Undercooks eggs if requested, per cashier and cook, gave sign and she posted it **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler solution for one employee here more than 2 months
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In restroom, chlorine per employee **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container, white powder, flour per employee **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door frame pulled out and closure is detached
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep cooler, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above to go containers in storage, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By triple sink, employee cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, also around door frame in reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
12
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f cooked potatoes, on counter, 95f sausage on tray, explains time as public health control, employee write time on **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 60f shelled eggs on counter, explained time as public health control, employee write time on **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Employee removed them **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw wings on shelf above raw seafood in reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs on shelf above raw seafood upright cooler by storage shelf
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Washing hands for 7 seconds in between raw eggs and ready to eat, explained to employee and he is washing properly **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employees cracked eggs then changed gloves and grabbed toast, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm chl in triple sink, employee added more chlorine, 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in it, hand sink by ice machine, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. For new employee **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance, cleaner by employee **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not find it **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above can foods on storage shelf, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above sauces on storage shelf, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave one **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager came and had to call someone to give to him **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in triple sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By cook line, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container by cook line **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
14
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of manager certification **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-13: Manager requesting 1 more week for his certificate he just passed the course **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top shelf of reach in cooler above fully cooked crab meat, cooked sausage and cooked bacon
08A-05-6
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 procedure provided
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk stored in hand wash sink, employee removed whisk **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of manager certification **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, manager provided paper towels during inspection **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. No proof provided
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with a yellow solution stored on shelf under cake displays
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of flip top cooler
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in pan located triple sink, employee added an ice bath to shrimp during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service foam trays stored on floor, manager properly stored containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance stored inside
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching flour in white container
10-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on dry storage shelf next to boxes of crackers and lemon juice, manager discarded drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom
32-12-5
33
Oct 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starving Like Marvin #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starving Like Marvin #2 on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starving Like Marvin #2?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Starving Like Marvin #2.
How does Starving Like Marvin #2 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Starving Like Marvin #2 most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Starving Like Marvin #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Starving Like Marvin #2 have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Starving Like Marvin #2 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.
How often is Starving Like Marvin #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starving Like Marvin #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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