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The Yard Milkshake Bar

4906 Town Center Pkwy Ste 406, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Yard Milkshake Bar has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting The Yard Milkshake Bar on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired more than 60 days have not finished completing their food safety training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer across from POS and large reach in deep freezer in back kitchen area soiled.
23-03-4
86
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided employee food safety training from an unapproved provider The Always Food Safety Company. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front service line. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored on counter next to single use to go cups and also a spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored next to shaker machine at front counter. Employee removed both spray bottles of cleaners to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM manager certificate. Operator stated manager just left and waiting for partner to send their CFM **Warning**
53A-01-7
67
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink to have a splitter installed and back flow device placed before splitter on non chemical side of splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of window cleaner stored on preparation table near ready to eat foods. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib from hot water tank without back flow device.
29-34-4
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 for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Yard Milkshake Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Yard Milkshake Bar on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Yard Milkshake Bar?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Yard Milkshake Bar.

How does The Yard Milkshake Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

The Yard Milkshake Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has The Yard Milkshake Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Yard Milkshake Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Yard Milkshake Bar 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 Yard Milkshake Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Yard Milkshake Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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