Town Hall in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

2012 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Overview

Town Hall in Jacksonville operates a permanent food service facility with seating for 100. Over 19 inspections spanning from March 2022 to October 2025, the facility accumulated 112 violations, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited across 8 inspections and included recurring issues with employee health policy (cited in at least 4 inspections), handwashing facilities and procedures (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage (cited in at least 6 inspections), and consumer advisories (cited in at least 3 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were documented on three separate inspections between January 2022 and May 2023, all involving propane tanks larger than regulatory limits stored inside the building — a condition cited but apparently not resolved across the year-long period. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 documented 27 violations including high-priority findings for handwashing facilities, consumer advisory, and chemical storage, resulting in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
112Violations
0Closures
5Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Town Hall in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 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

Town Hall in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 4 of them by bear walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Multiple LP tanks used for outside heaters stored in rear vented room. **Repeat Violation**
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Several 15lb propane tanks in room outside of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: No change **Time Extended**

— 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. Several 15lb propane tanks in room outside of kitchen
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Bar area

Town Hall in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Town Hall in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Town Hall in Jacksonville last inspected?
Town Hall in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Town Hall in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Town Hall in Jacksonville are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Town Hall in Jacksonville had?
Town Hall in Jacksonville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Town Hall in Jacksonville find?
Town Hall in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 8, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Town Hall in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Town Hall in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Town Hall in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Town Hall in Jacksonville has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Town Hall in Jacksonville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Grotto (2016).

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