St. James Cafe in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
117 W Duval St, Jacksonville, FL 32202St. James Cafe in Jacksonville averaged 8.1 violations per inspection across 18 inspections since 2016, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive: employee health policy violations appeared in 7 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in 4 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 5 inspections. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on September 6, 2024 following an inspection that documented 13 violations including improper cooking temperatures, time-temperature control failures, and allergen awareness deficiencies. Most recent inspections show continued non-compliance: the March 25, 2026 routine inspection documented 22 violations including high-priority handwashing procedure violations, allergen awareness failures, and chemical storage deficiencies, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. The facility has not been emergency-closed on record.
Most recent closure: September 23, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
St. James Cafe in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
St. James Cafe in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
St. James Cafe in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 8 inspections34 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
St. James Cafe in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is St. James Cafe in Jacksonville under active enforcement?
- Records show 7 emergency order inspections between September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was St. James Cafe in Jacksonville last inspected?
- St. James Cafe in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 1, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied.
- When was St. James Cafe in Jacksonville last shut down?
- St. James Cafe in Jacksonville was last shut down on September 23, 2026 for roach 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 St. James Cafe in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at St. James Cafe in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Single-use items, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has St. James Cafe in Jacksonville had?
- St. James Cafe in Jacksonville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of St. James Cafe in Jacksonville find?
- St. James Cafe in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 1, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied.
- Has St. James Cafe in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, St. James Cafe in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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