Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville
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730 Skymarks Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218Part of: Daves Hot Chicken Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville has accumulated 210 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection—75% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed, but the violation record shows systemic compliance issues. High-priority violations have been recurring: chemical storage violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in at least 3 inspections, and time-temperature control violations in at least 2 inspections. Management awareness and allergen awareness violations were cited together in March 2023, followed by an administrative complaint recommendation. The August 2023 inspection also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after finding 14 violations including high-priority management awareness, allergen awareness, and toxic substance control violations. More recent inspections from 2024 onward show continued high-priority findings (employee health reporting in July 2024, time-temperature control in January 2024, chemical storage recurring across all recent inspections), though violations per inspection have declined. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026 found 1 high-priority violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— 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 (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville had?
- Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville find?
- Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Dave's Hot Chicken in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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.
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