The Flame Broiler
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, The Flame Broiler has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Operator replaced drain cover. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belongings stored on top of box of single use aluminum foil. Employee removed cell phone to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on rice cooker across from filling area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket of sanitizer solution stored next to single use containers on shelf below expo window. Employee removed bucket of sanitizer to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped single service to go lids stored on floor in front of storage shelf. Operator removed to go lids to properly store.
25-05-4
78
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge, Terri CFM expired 6/2025.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front service line used to store sanitizer bucket. Employee removed bucket from hand wash sink to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid missing from waste receptacles in both unisex restrooms.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on one rice cooker across from grill area in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket of sanitizer solution stored on bottom shelf next to single service to go lids next to food pick up window. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
70
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above ready to eat chicken in reach in freezer, not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed cooked chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in mop sink area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Clean equipment stored in restroom. Operator removed rice cookers from restroom to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
24-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of door on reach-in cooler across from grill area in disrepair. Also, multiple lids for containers in reach-in cooler across from grill area cracked/ in disrepair. Also, handle of multiple rice cookers at prep counter in disrepair.
14-11-5
70
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (44-46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from hand wash sink. Observed bucket in cooler blocking air flow in reach-in cooler. Employee removed bucket to get air flow to beef to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near soda box storage shelf and mop sink areas.
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach-in cooler door across from stove area in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Commode/ plumbing in restroom back by storage shelf in disrepair. Sign on door " out of order"
29-08-4
67
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple dusty ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken at the floor drain across from 3 compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
78
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Flame Broiler last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Flame Broiler on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Flame Broiler?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Flame Broiler.
How does The Flame Broiler compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Flame Broiler most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Flame Broiler's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Flame Broiler have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Flame Broiler 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 The Flame Broiler inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Flame Broiler is inspected around two times per year on average.
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