Terry's Kitchen

4218 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210

American

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Terry's Kitchen eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Utensils in poor condition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Terry's Kitchen is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with frayed rubber end stored on wire rack near walk-in freezer. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door frame.

23-03-4

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack next to walk-in freezer.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stack of to-go boxes stored not inverted near front window. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed bowl of commercially processed black beans with date marker of 04/29, which is more than 7 days prior. After confirming specifics of date marking, person in charge voluntarily discarded before stop sale was issued. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed bowl of chili person in charge stated was prepared on site then frozen missing date marking when it was removed from freezer. Chili was removed from freezer day prior and thawed over night. Date marking on chili was for date it was prepared and frozen.

02C-08-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water lever unable to turn at hand wash sink next to reach in cooler on front line.

27-16-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed one rubber spatula with rubber end in disrepair stored on wire rack next to walk-in freezer.

14-12-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed multiple dead bees/wasps on window sill at front of establishment in common area. Person in charge swept and cleaned all dead bees/wasps. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee face mask in walk in freezer stored on top shelf above food items. Person in charge removed mask and placed in designated employee item storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored in common area by front door not inverted. Person in charge inverted all to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator had last year's license displayed. Operator printed and displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of pie crust on ground in walk in freezer. Employee removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Mar 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, bag of raw shrimp stored over pan of butter. Operator moved shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas have chipping on edges.

14-12-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees n kitchen, no hair protection.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In front storage area, case of pasta stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior front of glass door reach-in cooler by front counter, soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in freezer, plastic container of cooked chicken not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Terry's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Terry's Kitchen on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “utensils in poor condition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Terry's Kitchen.

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

Terry's Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terry's Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Terry's Kitchen 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 Terry's Kitchen inspected?

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

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