Mr Good Lunch Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Mr Good Lunch Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of antacids stored next to spices on spice shelf across from three compartment sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer next to flat top grill.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of tongs in direct contact with cooked bacon on cook line. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on wire rack next to three compartment sink. Person in charge stated chemical was quatanery ammonium and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at either of the two hand wash sinks in kitchen. Inspector provided hand wash sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one unsecured CO2 tank next to three compartment sink. Person in charge secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on wire rack next to three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed; one flat of shell eggs in tall reach in cooler containing one egg with cracks and visible yolk. One flat of shell eggs in reach in cooler under flat top grill containing two eggs with cracks and visible yolks.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzles on soda machine across from display case. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed one opened container of heavy cream in tall reach in cooler across from three compartment sink with no date marking. Person in charge stated heavy cream was opened day prior and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on tall reach in cooler across from three compartment sink.
23-03-4
61
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In kitchen reach-in cooler, two cracked shell eggs on flat of eggs.
01B-14-4
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. In slide door reach-in cooler, milk opened 2 days prior not dated. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by triple sinks blocked by chair. Operator moved chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above triple sinks. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. In back stand up reach-in cooler, cream opened 3 days prior not dated.
02C-03-5
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 operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at prep area handwash sink. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup,of coffee on back prep table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach-in cooler in prep area, gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bottom of stand up reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bottom of mop sink. Operator hung mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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. In reach-in cooler at prep area, operator stated hot dogs were opened 5 days prior. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 5/11/2022. No other Certified Food Manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer at water heater has food debris. Operator stated slicer is no longer used and will be removed.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line, bottom has build up. Flip top reach-in cooler, interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket on flip top reach-in cooler torn.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Good Lunch Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Good Lunch Cafe on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Good Lunch Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mr Good Lunch Cafe.
How does Mr Good Lunch Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mr Good Lunch Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mr Good Lunch Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Good Lunch Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Good Lunch Cafe 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 Mr Good Lunch Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Good Lunch Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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