Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

6132 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Overview

Soul 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.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
181Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected 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 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

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 (29)

— 4 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 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

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 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

V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
— 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

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 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

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

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

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
V51 Premises clean
— 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

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
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
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V42 Equipment condition

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 December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville had?
Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville has had 29 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 December 3, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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.
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.
Has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Naurahs (2020).

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