Locals' Bar

1216 Kings Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Locals' Bar five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “lights in food preparation”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Locals' Bar's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

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. Employee just dipped glass that washed, explained to her and she placed it back **Corrected On-Site**

22-50-4

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Grabbed lemon and squeeze it in drink, explained to her and she got lemon squeezer and tongs **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds after cleaning glass and preparing drink, explained to her and she washed hands again **Corrected On-Site**

12A-17-4

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/. It's at the other restaurant and employee couldn't find it to send a picture, he'll email it to me **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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. One person showed me hers but 4 other employees work here for more than 2 months **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-13-5

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 drink above customer drinks, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back room where they cut lemons

38-07-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in back room **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at bar **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained small white cutting board

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored in hand wash sink in storage area

31A-09-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in room where ice machine is stored

38-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service bowls and cups stored on floor near hand wash sink in prep area

25-05-4

Basic - Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Drain lines going through ice bin in bar area **Repeat Violation**

29-15-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Locals' Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Locals' Bar on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Locals' Bar?

Across the inspection record, “lights in food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Locals' Bar.

How does Locals' Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Locals' Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Locals' Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Locals' Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Locals' Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Locals' Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Locals' Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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