Epic Theatres
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
43
Score
Across the available record, Epic Theatres has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Epic Theatres trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
43
Nov 1, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 major violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Oct 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in cooler by reach in freezer in back of house, hotdogs stored in to go bag. Manager removed hotdogs from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash station next to prep table in kitchen, unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave by hand wash station in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On ground under cup storage rack in back of house, one dead roach. Manager discarded roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
70
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles or two soda dispensers in lobby have soda build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with window cleaner was not labeled. Employee added label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cupped drink on prep table in bar area. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with long hair had no hair restraint. Manager stated he would get employee hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Standing reach in freezer in back storage room has build up of ice. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on make line has food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of standing reach in cooler is soiled with debris.
23-03-4
64
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese sauce (115F - Hot Holding) in dispenser warming unit at front counter closest to hand wash station and no one know how long cheese has been in dispenser.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (115F - Hot Holding) in dispenser warming unit at front counter closest to hand wash station and no one know how long cheese has been in dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soda nozzles of soda machines in lobby area. Multiple butter dispenser nozzles in lobby area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one is able to find any manager certification for any current employee. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. No one is able to find food handler training for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. First hand dryer in men's bathroom does not work.
32-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In large reach in freezer chest in back prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets under butter dispenser nozzles near family bathroom in lobby. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go trays stored next to hand wash station at front counter. Multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor in storage rooms.
25-05-4
45
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Container of hot dogs in reach in cooler at front counter, no one is able to determine when the hot dogs where removed from commercial packaging.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese pizza (75F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter across from the front line, per employee was has been sitting there less then 1 hour pizza moved back into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese pizzas (100F - Hot Holding) in warming unit at front counter, per employee pizza was reheated and placed in warmer less then 1 hour prior, employee placed pizza in pizza oven. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with container of plastic straws at front counter. Chemical spray bottle stored with box of relish packets under front counter.
41-10-4
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. Per manager on site they do not have any training for any food handler hired over 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Container of hot dogs in reach in cooler at front counter, no one is able to determine when the hot dogs where removed from commercial packaging.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of liquid butter dispensers in lobby. Multi head soda nozzles of soda machines in lobby area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in back of preparation area. At hand wash station across from front counter by pizza warmer.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. One dispenser in women's bathroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets in lobby area.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of bag in box soda in back storage area behind front counter. Box of candy near hand wash sink at front counter. Bag in box soda in storage area behind soda machines in lobby area, manager picked up box of soda. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Dead insects on premises. 1 dead roach under rack in storage area behind front counter. Approximately 24 dead flying insects under bag in box soda racks in storage area behind soda machine in lobby.
35A-03-4
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Epic Theatres last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Epic Theatres on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Epic Theatres?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Epic Theatres.
How does Epic Theatres compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Epic Theatres most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Epic Theatres' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Epic Theatres have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Epic Theatres 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 Epic Theatres inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Epic Theatres is inspected around two times per year on average.
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