The Lunch Boxx
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at The Lunch Boxx, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average is 74, putting The Lunch Boxx squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of brie cheese with no date marking when it was opened in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated brie was opened day prior but not sure exactly when.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge with no proof of certified food management certification. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored in prep table next to toaster on cook line. Person in charge removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 tank stored under three compartment sink.
51-11-4
74
Jul 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at cook area, waffle batter (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated batter out for 1 hour, returned to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In silver reach-in cooler, milk dated 9/20.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In silver reach-in cooler door, raw shell eggs stored over hot dogs. Operator moved eggs below hot dogs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Ne employee certificate is a photocopy. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In silver reach-in cooler, milk opened yesterday not dated. Also, burnt ends prepared over 24 hours not dated. In reach-in cooler by cook area, waffle batter prepared 6 days prior not dated. Pulled pork not redated when removed from freezer. All items dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Watch stored on slicer, operator moved to drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In silver two door refrigerator freezer, raw shell eggs stored over fully cooked bacon and bread. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In side by side refrigerator, milk not dated. Person in Charge stated milk was open a couple days ago. Operator dated. Also in reach-in cooler at cook area, multiple items prepared yesterday, not dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment has two employees, both certificates are photocopies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank holding swing door open.
51-11-4
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Lunch Boxx last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Lunch Boxx on file is from Jan 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Lunch Boxx?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Lunch Boxx.
How does The Lunch Boxx compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Lunch Boxx most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Lunch Boxx's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lunch Boxx have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Lunch Boxx 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 Lunch Boxx inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Lunch Boxx is inspected around two times per year on average.
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