Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
8650 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville has accumulated 222 violations across 30 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.4 per visit. The facility previously operated as Gators Dockside and was cited for storing a propane tank inside the building in 2018, a fire safety hazard that persisted under the new operator. Recent enforcement patterns show repeated administrative complaints from July 2021 through January 2026, with a cluster of four inspections in January 2026 documenting continued non-compliance across consumer advisory, single-use items, and ventilation standards.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
7.4
violations / inspection
7.4 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Two gas tanks in room by ice machine
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections39 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville are: Single-use items, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville had?
- Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville find?
- Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Babylon Restaurants Lounge and Bar in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Gators Dockside (2018).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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