Harp's in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
4070 Herschel St 9, Jacksonville, FL 32210HARP'S in Jacksonville has accumulated 356 violations across 37 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.6 violations per visit. The facility operated as Harpoon Louie's from 2018 before rebranding. Fire safety violations include a portable fire extinguisher with a faulty gauge and gas cans stored near the furnace, a hazard cited under both the prior operator name and current name. Top violations focus on proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting. Recent inspections show a pattern of administrative complaints leading to callback compliance, with the most recent inspection in November 2025 documenting six violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Harp's in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
9.5
violations / inspection
9.5 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
Harp's in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed fire extinguisher in employee only room with gauge in red under hand wash sink.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only.
Gas can stored at furnace in mop sink area. Manager instructed employee to place can outside - From follow-up inspection 2018-02-16:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only.
Gas can stored at furnace in mop sink area. Manager instructed employee to place can outside
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Harp's in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 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· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 9 inspections57 violations · 34 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Harp's in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Harp's in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Harp's in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Harp's in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Harp's in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Harp's in Jacksonville had?
- Harp's in Jacksonville has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Harp's in Jacksonville find?
- Harp's in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 24, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Harp's in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Harp's in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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.
- Has Harp's in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Harp's in Jacksonville has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Harp's in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Harpoon Louie's (2018-2018).
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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