Athens Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
100
Score
Athens Cafe has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Athens Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on eggs on counter. Placed 11 am. Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray of cooked noodles in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen reach in cooler / make table not functioning. ( no tcs items in cooler. ) service. Company to arrive Wednesday. Items may be placed on Time Temperature Controlled with correct paperwork.
14-74-7
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on kitchen knives.
14-71-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge added chlorine. 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon sauce. 89°. Marinara 110°. Placed about 20 mins ago. Reheated to 199°. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at two kitchen Hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bag of Single Service on floor in dry goods. Moved by manager.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 Wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
52
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by condiments. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee handling sandwiches with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towel Dispenser not functioning properly.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks by kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on knives. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
50
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee touching lettuce with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on floor in rear dry goods room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employee did not wash hands between changing gloves. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roux made at 11 am 80°. At cookline. Moved by manager to cooler Chicken stock made at 11 am 90° in kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by large portable fan in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at two kitchen Hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked beef , pork , chicken, cooked vegetables per Person In Charge made 3 days ago not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish thawing in pan in kitchen. Item still frozen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Athens Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Athens Cafe on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Athens Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Athens Cafe.
How does Athens Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Athens Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Athens Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Athens Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Athens Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Athens Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Athens Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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