Ikea Jacksonville 537

7801 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Other

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Ikea Jacksonville 537 has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can marinara, two cans rice pudding with dent along seam.

01B-01-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under dishmachine. Person in charge states has work order in for unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand up freezer top in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds beet on time, no time paperwork provided for beets. Provided paperwork to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink in dish pit. **Repeat Violation**

29-18-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Slight ice buildup in stand up reach in freezer on line due to gasket issue per person in charge. Person in charge states has service scheduled for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 57F at self serve area. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon obtained raw marinated served raw with no heat step with no proof of parasite destruction. No parasite destruction information on invoice. Person in charge reached out to corporate food safety service leader during inspection. Provided information during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

01D-01-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing from beverage cooler at dining area holding milk products.

05-09-4

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in warewashing area.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at large ice machine outside of kitchen area soiled. Also, ice chutes on self dispensing soda machines soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on multiple reach-in coolers on cook line soiled. Operator had employee clean gaskets during this inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (68F - Cold Holding) in cold bar in front of cook line. Operator stated the employee didn't turn on the cold holding unit when she placed the butter in unit about 30-45 minutes prior. Operator had butter placed in walk-in-cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler across from sandwich deli case soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in prep area. Operator had employee remake solution and retest at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer across from breakfast bar area torn

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ikea Jacksonville 537 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ikea Jacksonville 537 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ikea Jacksonville 537?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ikea Jacksonville 537.

How does Ikea Jacksonville 537 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Ikea Jacksonville 537 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Ikea Jacksonville 537's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ikea Jacksonville 537 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ikea Jacksonville 537 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 Ikea Jacksonville 537 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ikea Jacksonville 537 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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