Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
9865 Baymeadows Rd Ste 8, Jacksonville, FL 32256Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 239 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity in 2023. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $840 in fines. Proper hand and arm washing violations are the most frequently cited issue, appearing 17 times across inspections.
Most recent closure: August 8, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
7.8
violations / inspection
7.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $840.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023062100 | $400.00 | Aug 8, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2019003723 | $440.00 | Sep 12, 2018 | Tampa |
Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Observed small tabletop griddle stored outside of hood system in kitchen.
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.
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Observed LP tank 20lb stored in back kitchen.
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.
Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 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
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections32 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- When was Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville was last shut down on August 8, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $840.00 in fines.
- How much has Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville been fined?
- Honest Restaurant in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $840.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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