Soul Food Express in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1227 E 21 St, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Overview

Soul Food Express in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed once, on September 22, 2022, for rodent activity. Across 26 inspections between 2022 and January 2026, the facility accumulated 139 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection—consistent with the Florida statewide average. High-priority violations were recurring: proper hand and arm washing was cited in at least 4 inspections, employee health policy violations appeared in 3 inspections, and chemical storage violations were documented in 5 inspections. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 found 6 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: September 22, 2022 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
139Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Soul Food Express in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Soul Food Express in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Soul Food Express in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 10:30:00

Soul Food Express in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Soul Food Express in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2022060938 $400.00 Sep 22, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Soul Food Express in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 7 inspections33 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Soul Food Express in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soul Food Express in Jacksonville last inspected?
Soul Food Express in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Soul Food Express in Jacksonville last shut down?
Soul Food Express in Jacksonville was last shut down on September 22, 2022 for rodent activity. 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 Food Express in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Soul Food Express in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Soul Food Express in Jacksonville had?
Soul Food Express in Jacksonville has had 26 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 Soul Food Express in Jacksonville find?
Soul Food Express in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Soul Food Express in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Soul Food Express in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
Has Soul Food Express in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Soul Food Express in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Soul Food Express in Jacksonville been fined?
Soul Food Express in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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