Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1553 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Overview

Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville has accumulated 294 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 per visit. The facility faces a pattern of repeated non-compliance: inspectors issued administrative complaints in seven separate instances between 2023 and 2025, with four inspections documenting four or more high-priority violations. A 2025 fire safety inspection found a portable fire extinguisher with its gauge in the red zone and activation pin removed at the kitchen entrance. Despite no emergency closures, the facility's violation trajectory shows persistent compliance challenges, with multiple callback inspections required to achieve remediation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
294Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 9.8 violations / inspection 9.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher at kitchen entrance with gauge in red. Pin for activation has been removed.

Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections31 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections46 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections36 violations · 20 high priority
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville last inspected?
Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville had?
Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville find?
Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cocktail's Lounge & Bar in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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