Pier in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1515 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Overview

Pier 1515 in Jacksonville has received 22 inspections dating back to 2015, averaging 11.0 violations per inspection — more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on December 26, 2019 for roach activity. Over the past three years, high-priority violations have been cited in nearly every routine inspection, with recurring findings including allergen awareness failures (6 of the last 8 inspections), chemical storage violations (7 of 8), consumer advisory violations (7 of 8), and management awareness failures (4 of 8). A single disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. Fire safety violations include a missing boiler insurance report on the two most recent inspections and a propane tank stored inside the building in 2015. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 identified 57 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation.

Most recent closure: December 26, 2019 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
263Violations
1Closures
4Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Pier in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 11 violations / inspection 11 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

Pier in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Pier 1515 in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:10:00

Pier in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Pier 1515 in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2020000352 $400.00 Dec 26, 2019 Fort Lauderdale

Pier in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— 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. Temporary cook line at dining area across bar, cooking eggs, employe removed everything by the time I washed my hands **Corrected On-Site**
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.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate expired on 10/4/25, inspector is coming soon to inspect
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired in 2021
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 20-gallon LP tank stored with grill inside storage area.
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.

Pier in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 5 inspections23 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Pier in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pier in Jacksonville last inspected?
Pier 1515 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Pier in Jacksonville last shut down?
Pier 1515 in Jacksonville was last shut down on December 26, 2019 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 Pier in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Pier 1515 in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Pier in Jacksonville had?
Pier 1515 in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pier in Jacksonville find?
Pier 1515 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Pier in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Pier 1515 in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Pier in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pier 1515 in Jacksonville has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Pier in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Pier 1515 in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Pier in Jacksonville been fined?
Pier 1515 in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Pier in Jacksonville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Lexington Hotel and Conference Center Jacksonville Riverwalk (2015).

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