The Loft

925 King St (925-927), Jacksonville, FL 32204
American
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Loft four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which The Loft's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in the bar area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available in the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws stored on bar counter top.
25-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in microwave.
22-08-4
70
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted on wall
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance stored inside
02D-01-5
86
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flying insects near bar on loft side bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink, employee provided hand soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance on red drink nozzle, stained cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on ice machine
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler in kitchen not in use **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand wash sink in kitchen
29-20-5
58
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Loft last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Loft on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Loft?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Loft.

How does The Loft compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

The Loft most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has The Loft's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Loft 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 Loft inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Loft is inspected roughly once per year on average.