Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami
Last inspected:
950 Nw 3 Ave, Miami, FL 331363306Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 246 violations—an average of 9.8 per inspection, nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across the facility's record, with handwashing procedures, food contact surface sanitation, time-as-control food storage, and toxic substance control cited repeatedly in multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone (2018) and a missing child labor law poster (2024). The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 found one high-priority violation related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
9.8
violations / inspection
9.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Proof of age; posting of notices. (1) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any child shall, in addition to the limitations provided in this part, first obtain and keep on record during the entire period of such employment proof of the child's age. This requirement shall be satisfied by (a) A photocopy of the child's birth certificate; (b) A photocopy of the child's driver's license; (c) An age certificate issued by the district school board of the district in which the child is employed, certifying the child's date of birth; or (d) A photocopy of a passport or visa which lists the child's date of birth. (2) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any minor shall post at a conspicuous place on the property or place of employment, where it may be easily read, a poster notifying minors of the Child Labor Law, to be provided by the division upon request. For reporting purposes only.
— 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.
LOCATED IN KITCHEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections50 violations · 37 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami had?
- Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami find?
- Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Jackson Soul Food Restaurant in Miami has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Nearby Establishments to Jackson Soul Food Restaurant
Poor Inspection Records Near Miami
Stories You May Have Missed Miami
Yume Ramen Logged 7 High-Severity Violations in May, Stayed Open
A Miami ramen shop with a prior roach closure and 225 violations on record served customers through 7 high-severity find…
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Jackson Soul Food Restaurant. How we collect and verify this data.