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.

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.

31Inspections
192Violations
1Closures
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 6.25 violations / inspection 6.25 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Duval County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
No potable water 09:48:00

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

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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— 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
— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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: 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 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.
Has Soul Bowl Bistro in Jacksonville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Naurahs (2020).

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