The Food Doctor
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
19
Score
Across the available record, The Food Doctor has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no plan review submitted”, showing up three times.
The Food Doctor's latest score of 19 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
6
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed water for truck obtained from private residence next to parking lot. **Admin Complaint**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed multiple food items in reach in cooler that person in charge stated were stored in coolers at home. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish items stored in same container with ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler on truck. **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Observed water for truck obtained from private residence next to parking lot. **Admin Complaint**
27-27-4
High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Observed multiple food items in reach in cooler that person in charge stated were stored in coolers at home. **Warning**
01A-04-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no potable water for establishment. Employee engaging in food preparation off truck with no access to water. Operator arrived to turn on generator for water. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed single service items stored in hand wash sink on truck. Person in charge removed items. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed food truck unable to move due to flat tires. Person in charge stated waste water is removed from waste tank and dumped into bucket, then transported to be dumped off site.
28-09-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on truck. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment on open warning with time extension for smoker added to truck but not added to plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed food truck account listed as self-sufficient but stores food items off site. Commissary operator did not confirm food truck is utilizing commissary. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler door on truck.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple ready to eat sauces stored on floor under main counter on truck.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed food items and drink set ups stored outside under covered wooden awning.
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed food truck unable to move due to flat tires and grass growing up sides. Person in charge stated tires are intentionally deflated as a theft preventative.
51-36-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on gaskets of reach in cooler doors.
23-03-4
19
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food manager for food truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment utilizing an outside smoker not added to plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed food truck with no potable running water. Employee attempted to turn on water pump but water did not begin running. After a few minutes the water began running but was leaking on to floor of truck. Inspector was capable of washing hands. Operator arrived to work on leak. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 72-91F on cook line. Person in charge stated food items were cooked an hour prior and removed heat to make room for new food items to be cooked. Original food items were placed on flat top grill for reheating. Mac and cheese, cooked lamb chops, baked beans (72-91F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed napkins stored in hand wash sink on truck. Person in charge removed napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple paper goods and grocery items stored on top of and surrounding hand wash sink on truck. Person in charge moved items and made hand wash sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food manager for food truck. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment utilizing an outside smoker not added to plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from under three compartment sink when water runs in hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
43
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on wall next to three compartment sink area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. All Three compartment sinks and hand wash sink with slow drain and water is backing up in three compartment sink when water from hand wash sink is running. Operator stated needs to have waste tank drained and is attempting to drain while at commissary. Operator drain waste tank and no more slow drain or water backing up in all sinks area **Corrected On-Site**
28-25-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Pump under three compartment sink is leaking water on floor causing standing water
36-22-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 total dead roaches on floor under cooking equipment's and under three compartment sink area **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. All Three compartment sinks and hand wash sink with slow drain and water is backing up in three compartment sink when water from hand wash sink is running. Operator stated needs to have waste tank drained and is attempting to drain while at commissary. Operator drain waste tank and no more slow drain or water backing up in all sinks area **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pump under three compartment sink is leaking water on floor causing standing water
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under grill area soiled with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing
14-42-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up under cooking equipments
36-73-4
45
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Food Doctor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Food Doctor on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Food Doctor?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Food Doctor.
How does The Food Doctor compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Food Doctor most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Food Doctor's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Food Doctor have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Food Doctor 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 The Food Doctor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Food Doctor is inspected around two times per year on average.
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