Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
6132 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville has accumulated 181 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility operated under the prior name Naurahs from 2020. State fire records document one safety violation: a propane tank larger than code allows was stored inside the building and hooked to a gyro cooker. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, clean multi-use utensils, and proper hand and arm washing, with recurring compliance issues requiring multiple call-back inspections and extensions through 2023.
Most recent closure: July 30, 2026 for no potable water.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Duval County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 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.
L0 tank larger than 2.7 lbs hooked up to gyro cooker in rear side preparation area across from three compartment sink
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.
Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville: FDACS Inspection History (1)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
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Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
This food establishment has written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal
events should it occur, which is missing the following minimum required component(s) ( Discarding
exposed food and single-service/single-use items ). Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance
document provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Stockroom : No covered receptacle provided in women's restroom.
Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville was last shut down on July 30, 2026 for no potable water. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville had?
- Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville find?
- Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 31, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- Has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- When was Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 2, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville had?
- Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville find?
- Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.
- Has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Naurahs (2020).
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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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