Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1402 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Overview

Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville has 24 inspections on record between 2020 and February 2026, during which inspectors documented 139 total violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection. The facility was emergency-closed once, on June 2, 2020, for roach activity. Proper cooking temperatures and employee health policy violations have been recurring findings across multiple inspections, including the most recent inspection on February 12, 2026. That inspection documented 21 violations, including deficiencies in employee health policy, chemical storage, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surface sanitation, and handwashing facilities. The February 2026 inspection was completed with no further action required, though the violation count represents an escalation compared to the immediately preceding September 2025 inspection, which resulted in compliance and no violations cited.

Most recent closure: June 2, 2020 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
139Violations
1Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:00:00

Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

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Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville last inspected?
Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville last shut down?
Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville was last shut down on June 2, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville had?
Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville find?
Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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