Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville
5310 Lenox Ave #1, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville has accumulated 236 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 per visit. The facility was not shut down but faced repeated enforcement actions between 2022 and 2023, including administrative complaints and callback inspections for non-compliance. Food contact surface violations (21 citations) and improper ventilation (14 citations) were the most frequently cited issues. Recent inspections from 2024 onward show improved compliance, with the February 2026 visit resulting in no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 10, 2026
Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.25
violations / inspection
6.25 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 8 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville had?
- Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville find?
- Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Potter's House Soul Food Bistro in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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