The Inked Chef

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Other

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Inked Chef stretching back to 2022. The Inked Chef was last inspected on Jul 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so The Inked Chef is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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 wife that helps as cashier only **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ledge of flat grill, also fryer baskets

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/. Derek Parker took test on 5/12/20, he took test a last week and it's waiting for certificate, he doesn't have an email stating he passed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In cooler

22-16-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. He didn't get it, he had moved and forgot to update his mailing address, I just did

50-03-4

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat

16-37-1

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. Wife helps as cashier only, has blank form, explained to him

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit

05-09-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023

50-17-3

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. No written procedure provided at inspection, emailed operator vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedures during inspection

11-27-4

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. No proof provided at inspection, emailed operator employee responsibility form

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided

27-16-4

Dec 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Inked Chef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Inked Chef on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Inked Chef?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Inked Chef.

How does The Inked Chef compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

The Inked Chef most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has The Inked Chef's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Inked Chef have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Inked Chef 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 Inked Chef inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Inked Chef is inspected around two times per year on average.

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