King Maker Brewing
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited King Maker Brewing 10 times, with records going back to 2022. King Maker Brewing was last inspected on Jul 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
King Maker Brewing's latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear solution. Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on white reach in freezer gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Crack in window
14-11-5
82
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on white reach in freezer gasket
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water nozzle on hand wash sink is in disrepair
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting on flip top table
14-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood system
14-42-4
78
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification expired 7/25/23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: No change **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet near entrance door on the outside
29-34-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification expired 7/25/23 **Warning**
53A-07-6
67
Feb 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 - 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 it
11-26-1
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in between filters
14-42-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf in prep unit
22-16-4
74
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 at bar by lemon container
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets at bar and gasket and shelf in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. One bathroom out of order, employee stated there is a broken piece but she wasn't sure what piece
32-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leg missing in mop sink
29-08-4
61
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon- personal on shelf above fries in reach in cooler, raw bacon for customers on shelf above tomatoes in other reach in cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. For butter, metal trim
14-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food included raw shelled eggs on shelf above raw hamburgers in reach in cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in one door cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. A couple
14-42-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in one door cooler
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Maker Brewing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King Maker Brewing on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King Maker Brewing?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at King Maker Brewing.
How does King Maker Brewing compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
King Maker Brewing most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has King Maker Brewing's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at King Maker Brewing have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at King Maker Brewing 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 King Maker Brewing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King Maker Brewing is inspected around three times per year on average.
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