Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville
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2005 Park St Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32204Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville has been inspected 22 times since early 2016, accumulating 123 violations—nearly 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a recurring pattern across multiple inspections, including handwashing violations cited in at least 6 inspections, parasite destruction violations in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 4 inspections, employee health policy violations in 3 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in at least 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025 resulted in 6 violations related to chemical storage and toxic substance control with no further action required. A prior inspection on July 14, 2025 documented 15 violations including high-priority handwashing and food contact surface violations, also resulting in no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Employee health policy, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville had?
- Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville find?
- Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on November 20, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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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