Towers Cafe&More
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2023, Towers Cafe&More has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 3, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Towers Cafe&More's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One by triple sink
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk opened on 9/26, operator discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. And hand sink by triple sink too, both at 71f, manager will call maintenance person
27-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrup rack, operator secured them **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink for employee, front counter, operator discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for grits
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up on beverage dump slot under soda machine, shelf above co2 tanks **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Milk cooler
22-16-4
52
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon in pack on top of bags with tomatoes, operators rearranged reach in cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Hot dogs taken out of the freezer a few days ago, manager trashed them while I was asking my questions to find out about about old date written on, also ham **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage closet
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above straws, manager moved them **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By triple sink, manager cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. A few small holes on concrete blockers in storage closet
36-24-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by coffee maker
22-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Concrete block wall in storage closet
36-30-4
52
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm in triple sink, employee added to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above prep table in back, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm, test strip very dark, almost black, employee discarded solution **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw phili meat in open container on shelf above cheese and cookies, raw smoked salmon above deli salads in reach in cooler, mgr rearranged little black cooler, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw smoked salmon, gave one and posted it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In cabinet, labeled glass cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
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. Milk opened last Wednesday, and cream cheese on Friday, mgr wrote date on **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee that has been here more than 2 month, mgr couldn't find it and employee didn't answer phone **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 only employee that has been here for a while **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrup rack **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand lotion on shelf above prep table, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ledge by drying rack next to hand sink, exterior of blenders
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and upright cooler
22-16-4
21
Jan 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Towers Cafe&More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Towers Cafe&More on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Towers Cafe&More?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Towers Cafe&More.
How does Towers Cafe&More compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Towers Cafe&More most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Towers Cafe&More's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Towers Cafe&More have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Towers Cafe&More 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 Towers Cafe&More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Towers Cafe&More is inspected around three times per year on average.
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