Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
21 E Adams St #100, Jacksonville, FL 32202Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville has accumulated 223 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 violations per visit. The facility faced multiple enforcement actions including administrative complaints and warnings, with food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and utensil cleanliness cited repeatedly. Recent inspections in 2023 and 2025 documented clusters of high-priority violations, including 6 high-priority citations in September 2023 and 2 high-priority violations in the October 2025 inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 8 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 8 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 28, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville had?
- Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville find?
- Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 28, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Dorothy's Downtown in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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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