Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville
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5002 Kerle St, Jacksonville, FL 32205Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has been inspected 11 times since 2023, accumulating 61 violations at an average of 5.5 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, and toxic substance control and improper chemical storage violations recurred across multiple visits, indicating persistent management issues with staff practices and chemical handling. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 documented 9 violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 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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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Wiping cloths usage, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
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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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