Epic Theatres in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

8368 Merchants Way, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Overview

Epic Theatres in Jacksonville has been inspected 17 times since January 2022, accumulating 98 violations—an average of 5.8 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have included handwashing and employee health policy failures (appearing in 4 inspections), improper chemical storage (6 inspections), inadequate consumer advisories (7 inspections), and food contact surface contamination (4 inspections). In September 2023, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented management awareness failures and employee health reporting violations alongside consumer advisory and chemical storage issues. The most recent inspection on August 20, 2025 found 24 violations including two high-priority findings for handwashing and shell stock requirements, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

18Inspections
105Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Epic Theatres in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.26 violations / inspection 6.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Epic Theatres in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Epic Theatres in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Epic Theatres in Jacksonville last inspected?
Epic Theatres in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Epic Theatres in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Epic Theatres in Jacksonville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Epic Theatres in Jacksonville had?
Epic Theatres in Jacksonville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Epic Theatres in Jacksonville find?
Epic Theatres in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on August 12, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Epic Theatres in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Epic Theatres in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
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 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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