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Starving Like Marvin

2111 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Starving Like Marvin six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried wings 88-101 in basket over Fryers, moved to pull to cooler to cool **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw pork chops over open containers of lump crab meat, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw, pasta no date marking
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Server washed hands at small 3 compartment then made drinks at drink station
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to dish area, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next next to hand sink near oven,discarded and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Personal water bottle on steam table - multiple drinks on prep line, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fry mix on kitchen floor, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cover missing on glass bulbs over cook line
38-07-4
43
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cases of raw turkey over potato fries in walk in freezer **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppms, remade 300ppms **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink at the end of cookline removed, needed to be replaced in or location like in plans **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 zapp spray bottles, one pink substance othe purples. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handsink in dish area Missing at bar area Restrooms in handsink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scooper for grits in standing water 98f, water discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of ice machine side **Warning**
10-12-5
50
May 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in cooler. Manager properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Manager supplied towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Jul 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starving Like Marvin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starving Like Marvin on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starving Like Marvin?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starving Like Marvin.

How does Starving Like Marvin compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Starving Like Marvin most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Starving Like Marvin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Starving Like Marvin have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Starving Like Marvin 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starving Like Marvin is inspected around two times per year on average.

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