Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville
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5215 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville has accumulated 195 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 7 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down but has faced two administrative complaint recommendations, most recently in October 2023 when inspectors found 24 violations including 6 high-priority items. Top recurring violations include consumer advisories, food contact surface issues, and hand washing failures. Recent inspections from 2025 onward show improved compliance with single-digit violation counts.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections41 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville had?
- Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville find?
- Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on September 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Chowder Ted's in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
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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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