Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
12905 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32218Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville has accumulated 429 violations across 54 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 per visit. The establishment was shut down six times for rodent and roach activity. The restaurant has faced 6 disciplinary actions totaling $4,990 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,600. Recent inspections show a pattern of recurring violations, including 30 violations cited in November 2023 that triggered an emergency order.
Most recent closure: November 7, 2023 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
6
emergency closures
6 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (6)
Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $4,990.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024004683 | $1,600.00 | Nov 7, 2023 | Orlando | |
| 5--2021049342 | $750.00 | Oct 19, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 5--2021039369 | $560.00 | Aug 17, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 5--2019010590 | $800.00 | Feb 19, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2018055053 | $400.00 | Oct 10, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2018030668 | $880.00 | May 30, 2018 | Tampa |
Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher outside of rear exit door.
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.
Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (54)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections52 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 21 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections49 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 13 inspections45 violations · 19 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections54 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville was last shut down on November 7, 2023 for rodent, roach & fly 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 Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville had?
- Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville has had 54 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville find?
- Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 6 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,990.00 in fines.
- How much has Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville been fined?
- Choppers Bar and Grill in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $4,990.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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