True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville
5205 Big Island Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville has accumulated 155 violations across 22 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared in most recent inspections, including recurring employee health reporting failures (cited in at least 5 inspections), improper chemical storage (cited in 6 of the last 8 inspections), time-temperature control violations, and approved food source violations. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 identified 15 violations including multiple consumer advisory and chemical storage failures, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior to this, an August 21, 2025 inspection found 21 violations including time-as-control and chemical storage issues. An administrative complaint has been recommended in 7 of the last 11 inspections, indicating sustained compliance deficiencies serious enough to trigger formal state enforcement proceedings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 4, 2026
True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville last inspected?
- True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville had?
- True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville has had 22 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 True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville find?
- True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, True Food Kitchen in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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