The Big Boss Food Truck

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Other

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The Big Boss Food Truck appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The Big Boss Food Truck's latest score of 67 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on interior of fryer

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheesecake made at commissary on Monday, explained to manager

02C-02-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on top of container with cheesecake

08B-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table and door also inside of food truck

36-27-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm quat in bucket, manager made new solution, 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill and top of stove with food build up

23-03-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under triple sink, purple solution, employee labeled it degreaser **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm

21-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food in freezer, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill, exterior **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

21-11-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On door and by trash can

36-27-5

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Peeling panel on cabinet door by hand sink

14-11-5

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. Missing 2 numbers

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer

23-03-4

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109f hamburger hot held on grill, off, employee moved it to side of grill on, got to 165f **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in bucket, explained to operator

41-27-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed money then put on gloves to make a hamburger, explained to him, he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Manager grabbed raw hamburger then changed gloves and grabbed cheese, explained to him and he washed hands, discarded cheese, **Corrected On-Site**

12A-12-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. A girl inside food truck, mom picked her up **Corrected On-Site**

43-08-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooking

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Jul 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn

14-11-5

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior bottom of cooler,

14-36-5

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Big Boss Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Big Boss Food Truck on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Big Boss Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Big Boss Food Truck.

How does The Big Boss Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

The Big Boss Food Truck most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has The Big Boss Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Big Boss Food Truck have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Big Boss Food Truck means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Big Boss Food Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Big Boss Food Truck is inspected around two times per year on average.

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