Suze's Kitchen

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Suze's Kitchen, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Suze's Kitchen's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Generator not connected, owner connected it and water come out **Corrected On-Site**

27-12-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook here since they opened (mom-owner) **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Cook here since they opened (mom-owner) Emailed agreement **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and goat on Saturday **Repeat Violation**

02C-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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old build up on fryer,

22-02-4

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/ None yet, son will do it because parent is not able **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80f water for scooping soon

10-07-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it **Repeat Violation**

51-18-6

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25. "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license." Operator has 6 orders and will deliver them to people in a warehouse **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on shelf above cooked pork in white cooler, operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket

22-02-4

53A-07-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork on Tuesday

02C-02-5

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 operator handling foods now, emailed form, couldn't locate my emails from the licensing inspection

11-26-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Aug 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on gasket in upright cooler **Warning**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed one **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. And triple sink, the generator stops working and I can't check fluent water and hot water **Warning**

27-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Suze's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Suze's Kitchen on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Suze's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Suze's Kitchen.

How does Suze's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Suze's Kitchen most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Suze's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Suze's Kitchen have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Suze's Kitchen 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 Suze's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Suze's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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