Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach

Last inspected:

200 First Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Overview

Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach has accumulated 219 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced multiple enforcement actions in 2024 and 2025, with administrative complaints recommended four times. Recent inspections from February through March 2026 show a pattern of repeated non-compliance: inspectors issued a warning for 12 violations on February 26, then conducted three consecutive callback inspections within nine days to verify corrections. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, management awareness of food safety requirements, and food contact surface sanitation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

40Inspections
219Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 5.5 violations / inspection 5.5 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

Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)

— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 7 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections18 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 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· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 7 inspections45 violations · 33 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach last inspected?
Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach had?
Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach find?
Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach ever been shut down?
No, Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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