Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach
Last inspected:
200 First Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266Southern 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.
Southern Grounds & Company in Neptune Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages
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
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 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
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Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
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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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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