Cocktail's Lounge & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
Cocktail's Lounge & Bar, located at 1553 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL, had its most recent inspection on February 6, 2026. This inspection was categorized as low risk, with a score of 100 and no violations recorded. Across its 15 on-record inspections, the establishment has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of certified food managers employed at location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: At callback observed kitchen undergoing renovations and not operating. Manager scheduled to take test and kitchen planned to reopen towards end of month. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
27
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 400+ppm. Person in charge emptied sink and replaced with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 200ppm. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm); Triple Sink retest (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed mechanically tenderized beef items stored over raw bacon in standing reach in cooler across from drying rack near three compartment sink. Beef items labeled as mechanically tenderized on box. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of bleach stored on prep table with clean dishes and utensils. Person in charge removed container of bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for establishment. Person in charge stated class has been scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of all three soda gun holsters behind bar with mold like substance build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler across from grill station.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind and under fryers with grease build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; good filters with grease build up. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors across from grill station. Surface under grills where utensils are stored has grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean, clear, plastic containers on drying rack next to dish machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster at rear of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large unlabeled container with white powdery substance person in charge stated was flour. Person in charge labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on only waste receptacle in employee restroom next to office.
32-12-5
33
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose well below the flood level on three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
29-37-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a minimum of six flying insects in kitchen area and bar area. Observed a number of dead flying insects by storage rack**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: 6 live flying insects near triple sink, 2 flying insects near back door **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expiration of June 1st 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed no posted instructions or information. Person in charge unfamiliar with procedure. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
11-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification. Administrative complaint requested on previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some training for current employees. Person in charge indicated one employee here since march with no proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line and green cutting board in storage soiled and well worn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up on interior of dish machine in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in at least two designated women's restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in kitchen above microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change employee beverage on counter at callback **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple food storage containers with broken corners or edges in storage next to prep station. Reach in cooler on cook line missing inside door protector. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust and debris on walls in kitchen around grill area and prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
36-27-5
35
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: No proof of certified manager available - manager in process of obtaining certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Butter held on shelf on cook line at 69F. Cook states has been on shelf overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee made machine adjustments and retesting remained at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at far right hand wash sink in the bar.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter held on shelf on cook line at 69F. Cook states has been on shelf overnight.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kits available. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for wiping cloths and three compartment sinks and chlorine for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at far left hand wash in bar. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing 5 employee food handler training.
53B-02-5
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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on rack in kitchen. Operator could not identify and discarded liquid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting boards on cook line have black staining. Can opener has debris. Far left soda gun interior has slimy substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of grey substance in dishmachine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean lids stored in container with debris on rack next to dish machine.
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. At bar three compartment sink, sanitizer portion is not usable because it is leaking. Wash water and sanitizer is set up. Operator states due to be replaced Monday. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to outside in kitchen by dish machine has light shining through the bottom at the threshold.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has grease accumulation. Floor and wall at dishmachine is soiled. Vent after kitchen entrance is dusty. Wall along bar behind equipment is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in bottom of reach in freezer on cook line. Right interior door of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen has door panel missing with full door showing insulation.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in employee restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and operator posted in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Sides of fryers have grease build up. Shelf under grills has debris accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
33-16-4
15
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At storage area, in reach-in freezers, open box of raw chicken egg rolls stored above open box of philly steak and bag of raw chicken stored above open case of fish.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has one Certified Food Manager certificate, expired 4/13/2023 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, two mats in handwash sink. Employee removed. At bar, one handwash sink has spray bottle in sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On chemical storage shelves, chemical spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, cell phone and glasses on shelf above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers have grease build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop in one ice bin has handle touching ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler at cook line missing interior panel on door. Also, one reach-in freezer missing interior door panel. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. At cook line, cabinet under fryers have grease build up. At cook line, reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both side doors from kitchen missing door closers. At bar exit door, gap at bottom of door, light visible under door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf at cook line, single service fry trays not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, on lower shelf of prep table, flour containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach-in cooler, whip cream ambient (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated unit unplugged, whip cream out of temperature over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at cook line, butter (70F - Cold Holding). Employee stated butter has been out for 3 hours. Discussed holding buyer on Time as a Public Health Control , emailed operator DBPR form. In stand up reach-in cooler, whip cream ambient (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated unit unplugged, whip cream out of temperature over 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow preventer missing at outside hose bibb by propane tanks. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer for dish machine, no chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood filters over cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer at cook line, ice in bottom.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at ice machine stored in rusted bucket.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk flour container at cook line, scoop handle touching product. Employee removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler at cook line missing interior panel on door. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line have grease build up. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler at cook line, gaskets have build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both side doors from kitchen missing door closers. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of stand up reach-in cooler has build up of food residue in bottom. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, container of flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
30
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bibb by propane tanks missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler at cook line, raw chicken stored over raw beef and seafood. Employee corrected storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. For chicken wings. **Repeat Violation**
03C-90-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar, all soda guns have build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan with eggs in handwash sink at cook line. Employee stated eggs were to be thrown away. Eggs removed from sink. At bar, handwash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test strips for dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line. Employee stocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Chicken wings. **Repeat Violation**
02D-11-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In double door stand up reach-in cooler, ranch dressing with no date. Employee not sure when item was made.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles of alcohol and water, degreaser and window cleaner.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom by office.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On dry storage shelf unit, cup in chicken seasoning and rice containers. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses, vape and cell phone on prep counter at cook line. Employee moved all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle on cook line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler across from cook line, missing interior panel on door. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line have build up. Gaskets on cook line reach-in cooler soiled. Exterior of chicken seasoning container. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both side doors from kitchen missing door closers. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach-in cooler, interior bottom shelf soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand up reach-in cooler has accumulation of water in bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink in kitchen area, open case of egg rolls and steaks thawing in sink at room temperature. Employee placed egg rolls in reach-in cooler and steaks in cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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