Tunis Edgewood
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
55
Score
Tunis Edgewood has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On May 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Tunis Edgewood on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area double door reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on top shelf over cooked wings. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Also on storage room reach-in freezer, open case of raw Philly beef stored over bags of breaded oysters and breaded mushrooms. Operator moved Philly beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish area, dunnage rack in front of handwash sink. Operator moved rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area, keys and glass on prep table. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At prep area, gaskets on double door reach-in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in multiple areas, including dry storage room, not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under fryers have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At prep area, container with bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moved to container shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At drive thru area reach-in freezer, ice build up in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line area, wet towel on reach-in cooler counter. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At prep area, spray can of first aid spray and bottle of isopropyl alcohol stored on prep table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At prep area in glass door reach-in cooler, wings (47F - Cooling). Operator stated wings were cooked yesterday. Wings in large box with thick plastic liner. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. At prep area in glass door reach-in cooler, wings (47F - Cooling). Operator stated wings were cooked yesterday. Wings in large box with thick plastic liner. Operator discarded.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, wings (58F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area in glass door reach-in cooler, wings (47F - Cooling). Operator stated wings were cooked yesterday. Wings in large box with thick plastic liner. Operator discarded.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At triple sink area, multiple utensils in handwash sink. At cook line, bucket in handwash sink. Operator moved all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. 1 employee present stated hired for 3 months, no training provided.
53B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line, handle on flip top reach-in cooler has build up.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area, cell phone stored on prep table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in multiple areas, including dry storage room, not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall and floor behind/under equipment have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. At cook line, sides of fryers have build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of flip top reach-in cooler lid soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw chicken boxes reused to hold cooked wings and bags of breading. Operator discarded boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sinks, container of shrimp and fish thawing in standing water. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet towels on counter of flip top reach-in cooler.
21-12-4
26
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Jun 28, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front area, spray bottle of Clorox cleaner stored on lower shelf indirect contact with case of plastic utensils. Operator moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Inside by back door, hose Bibb missing back flow preventer with black hose attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing metal pans, no sanitizer set up.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on top shelf next to and directly under buns. Also case of raw chicken over cooked chicken. All items moved to proper storage levels. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line, in top section of flip top reach-in cooler, cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (54F - Cold Holding); taziki sauce (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in top section of flip top reach-in cooler, cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (54F - Cold Holding); taziki sauce (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items in cooler overnight. In glass door reach-in cooler, chicken (51, 52F - Cold Holding). Chicken sitting out at cook line when inspector arrived for inspection. Operator returned to reach-in cooler, moved to reach-in freezer after temperature taken. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line area, handwash sink has bucket in sink. At dish area, handwash sink has plates in sink. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Two employees present, hired less than 60 days per manager, no proof available for employee illness reporting. Emailed operator dbpr form 5030-103.
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in glass door reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters and sides of equipment have build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple raw chicken boxes reused for cupped sauces, bags of flour and cooked chicken.
25-32-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No report available when requested. Operator obtained copy of inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 food handlers in kitchen area with no hair protection. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in multiple areas not sealed.
36-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall at fryer area soiled.
36-73-4
23
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling raw chicken with gloved hands, removed and disposed gloves, and placed new gloves on to work with fish without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sauces/dressings. Eggs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near fryers, chicken 62F and chicken gizzards 59F. Items removed from temperature control approximately 30 minutes prior. Items placed in reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked by cases of food. Food moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near front area has large bucket stored inside. Bucket removed. Hand washing sink near front area used to wash bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with four employees working.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided.
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Bottle discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees working in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in kitchen area is not sealed in multiple areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection report not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp and fish thawing in standing water. Water removed and faucet turned on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket stored near drive through area tested 0ppm. Chlorine sanitizer added to solution and tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container not labeled in front drive through area.
02D-01-5
22
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen by mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler in prep area, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat tuna. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf below warmer in cooking area, chicken wings 47F. Chicken placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Chicken moved back into reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 glass door reach in cooler in prep area, container of milk opened yesterday morning not dated. Operator dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand washing sinks in cooking area have pans/utensils inside. One sink cleared of items. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in back dry storage area. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash around outside dumpster and garbage enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white standup freezer across from cooking area.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in front reach in cooler by drive through where dressings/sauces are stored. Thermometer provided. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Area under grill in cooking area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Both drive through windows left open during inspection - two live flies observed in kitchen. Operator closed windows. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in container of water in triple sink. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in main cooking area has areas where floor is not sealed.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board by flip top cooler. Cloth moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
33
Jul 20, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tunis Edgewood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tunis Edgewood on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tunis Edgewood?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tunis Edgewood.
How does Tunis Edgewood compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tunis Edgewood most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tunis Edgewood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tunis Edgewood have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tunis Edgewood 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 Tunis Edgewood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tunis Edgewood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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