Cavern in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
9825 San Jose Blvd 18, Jacksonville, FL 32257Cavern 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.
Cavern in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Cavern in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Partial · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
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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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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