Cavern in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

9825 San Jose Blvd 18, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Overview

Cavern in Jacksonville averaged 2.8 violations per inspection across 12 inspections since 2022, performing well below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, the most recent complaint inspection on March 6, 2026 documented significant employee health policy violations and a handwashing violation, resulting in a warning issued. Fire safety violations were also cited, including a lack of hood suppression system for cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors on that same date, and improper propane tank storage inside the building on February 24, 2022. Prior inspections showed inconsistent compliance: a January 29, 2026 routine inspection documented three chemical storage violations, while an August 7, 2025 routine inspection resulted in no violations and a call-back compliance confirmation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

17Inspections
52Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Cavern in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 3.1 violations / inspection 3.1 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Cavern in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Partial · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment has expanded menu to include cooking of hamburgers/burgers. Also offers cooked to order.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Large propane tank in rear of Establishment by walk in cooler.

Cavern in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 7 inspections27 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections12 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Cavern in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cavern in Jacksonville last inspected?
Cavern in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
What are the most common violations at Cavern in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Cavern in Jacksonville are: Premises clean, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Cavern in Jacksonville had?
Cavern in Jacksonville has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cavern in Jacksonville find?
Cavern in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on September 14, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has Cavern in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Cavern in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
Has Cavern in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cavern in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Cavern in Jacksonville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Jax Craft Beer (2022).

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