Tunis in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

5059 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32208
Overview

Tunis in Jacksonville has accumulated 568 violations across 54 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.5 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, for lack of handwashing and fly activity. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,800 in fines. Recent enforcement patterns show persistent non-compliance, with multiple administrative complaints and callback inspections between May 2025 and March 2026 citing ventilation, chemical storage, and food contact surface violations.

Most recent closure: September 22, 2023 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

54Inspections
568Violations
2Closures
$2,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Tunis in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 10.5 violations / inspection 10.5 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Tunis in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Tunis in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 08:22:00
No handwashing 17:55:00

Tunis in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $2,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Tunis in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2023068436 $600.00 Sep 22, 2023 Fort Lauderdale
5--2020057387 $1,200.00 Aug 31, 2020 Fort Lauderdale
5--2019028256 $400.00 May 15, 2019 Miami (Doral)

Tunis in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (54)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 7 inspections34 violations · 17 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections43 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections36 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections34 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 7 inspections72 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 11 inspections40 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 8 inspections76 violations · 39 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection14 violations · 8 high priority

Tunis in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tunis in Jacksonville last inspected?
Tunis in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
When was Tunis in Jacksonville last shut down?
Tunis in Jacksonville was last shut down on September 22, 2023 for fly 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 Tunis in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Tunis in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Tunis in Jacksonville had?
Tunis in Jacksonville has had 54 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tunis in Jacksonville find?
Tunis in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Tunis in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Tunis in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
Has Tunis in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tunis in Jacksonville has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.
How much has Tunis in Jacksonville been fined?
Tunis in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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