Courthouse Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Courthouse Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Courthouse Cafe on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above hot dogs, employee rearranged reach in cooler by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Advil on shelf above to go containers, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine in bucket at cook line, test strip,tuned black and then a little white, employee diluted it to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For chlorine in bucket
16-33-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs opened a couple of days ago, dated by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blackish on ice chute and old food build up on slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cold cuts taken out on Monday and burritos made here on Tuesday, operator dated them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan dusty by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf with food build up in upright cooler by cashier
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids not inverted on storage shelf, operator inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce on shelf above it carrots and sour cream, upright cooler by cashier, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between prep cooler and wall, operator took them to triple sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
33
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 128-132f hash browns in warmer, manager turned it higher **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Burritos in thank you bag, employee moved them to ziplock bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream cheese opened a couple, labeled by manager **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. One new employee here, explained to manager, emailed form
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. For burritos taken out of freezer on Friday, manager labeled them **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and cucumber on shelf above cooked hamburgers, upright cooler, manager rearranged
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 in downstairs storage
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep area, employee moved it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Wraps without dates on, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep unit and fan by triple sink, also shelved in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
May 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above precooked eggs, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife only 10 seconds, manager placed it back in for 20 more seconds **Corrected On-Site**
22-50-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes then he grabbed clean dishes, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
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 it **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drinks on prep table, employee covered them and placed them on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes with chips in downtown storage, manager placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Muffins that customers grab, no label, and other grab and go sandwiches and salads missing address, manager placed labels **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yellow powder, employee labeled grits **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
23
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dirty dishes then grabbed clean dishes, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
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 it
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With fan, hand sink at front counter, moved by employee **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. For 3 new employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boiled eggs very early yesterday and milk opened on Monday
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table, moved by employee **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, moved by employee **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids not inverted by cash register and self service counter, employee inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent in upright cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep unit **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sandwiches at front display cooler for grab and go
02D-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner stirring food
13-03-4
35
Sep 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute, mgr cleaned it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sodas in plastic bottles, storage area downstairs
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. In soapy water **Repeat Violation**
21-11-4
70
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves on her hands wipe hands on apron and continue to handle bread without washing hands. Reviewed with employee on proper procedure
12A-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in direct contact inside non food grade plastic bag in upright double door reach in cooler on front line. Employee properly stored in correct food grade bag **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half creamers (73F - Cold Holding), stored on front counter next to cashier area, place there approximately 2 hours ago from reach in cooler. Operator believe he had shelf stable creamers but upon inspection it appears that it was switched out by food distributor due to shortage. Placing item on Time and completed paperwork during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink on front line and at ware washing area. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two employees training certificates missing date of birth
53B-10-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go sandwiches, salads and cheesecake on front customer area missing all label requirements
02D-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored next to food on shelf on front line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth bucket on front line under hot case
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins stored on floor on front line **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
33
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Courthouse Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Courthouse Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Courthouse Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Courthouse Cafe.
How does Courthouse Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Courthouse Cafe most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Courthouse Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courthouse Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Courthouse Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Courthouse Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Courthouse Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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