Mandarin Ale House
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Mandarin Ale House, the earliest from 2022. Mandarin Ale House was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near six violations each time.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mandarin Ale House's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
43
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled Soda nozzle at bar. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Multiple locations.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler. Prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor leak from bar Dish Machine.
29-11-4
67
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per Person In Charge , all items placed about 11 am today : 1)Drawer cooler by kitchen entrance: Raw shrimp 49°. Raw fish 49°. Iced down. 2)Reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill. Cooked onions 47°. Cooked Mushrooms 47° Meatloaf 47°. Butter 55°. Iced down. 3)Reach in cooler / make table. By walk in cooler : Raw chicken 50°. Beer Batter 50°. Iced down. 4)Reach in cooler / make table. Other side of cookline: Cut tomato 50°. Slaw 50°. Cooked onions 49°. Iced down 5)Reach in cooler / make table. Other side of cookline Pasta 50°. Pasta 49°. Alfredo sauce 50°. Cooked beef chunks 50°. Iced down. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge set up Three compartment sink manual sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar Hand Wash Sink blocked by multiple containers in sink. Moved by manager
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser by kitchen walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Multiple coolers not holding foods at safe levels of 41° or below. Some coolers have loose or not tight fitting gaskets. Some coolers with ice build up around sides. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water multiple locations in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled cooler gaskets. Multiple.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of coolers. Prep line.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under Three compartment sink. Leaking pipe at base of kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
29-11-4
43
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce at 110°. Hotholding. Placed at about 11 am. Reheated to 179°. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly paper over spice rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel on top of dusty oven. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice cream in walk in freezer. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in food in reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone / cords over clean utensils on dry rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mandarin Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mandarin Ale House on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Mandarin Ale House compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mandarin Ale House most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mandarin Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Mandarin Ale House have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mandarin Ale House 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 Mandarin Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mandarin Ale House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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