Mr Good Lunch Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
58
Score
Mr Good Lunch Cafe appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mr Good Lunch Cafe's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pre sliced deli meat stored above fill line in package at 49F. Person in charge moved to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Cream cheese opened last Wednesday per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank at front counter area unsecured. Person in charge chained. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris accumulated along walls, under equipment/ shelving. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of clean oil stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife store between reach in coolers on kitchen. Person in charge removed. Also, handle of ice scoop in direct contact with ice. Handle to scoop in bulk dry good stored in direct contact with food product. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with debris accumulated. Soda nozzles in server area with debris accumulated. Interior of not in use drawer at cook line with old food accumulated.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side hood with grease accumulation. Left side of griddle with grease accumulation. Debris buildup on exterior anchor of can opener where it meets table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added single ice cream cabinet in back kitchen with dipperwell. Dipperwell is not hooked up at the time of inspection. Per person in charge are washing and sanitizing scoop after each use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Plans have been updated, but application not submitted. Person in charge needs more time to submit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Per OnBase application was submitted 1.13.26, not yet approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added single ice cream cabinet in back kitchen with dipperwell. Dipperwell is not hooked up at the time of inspection. Per person in charge are washing and sanitizing scoop after each use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Plans have been updated, but application not submitted. Person in charge needs more time to submit. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta salad in reach in cooler at 50-52F. Person in charge states had sitting out on the counter for short period of time. No preparation done to salad today.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pooled eggs stored on time per person in charge and time paperwork with no time mark. Indicated on time paperwork that item will be marked. Person in charge marked during inspection. Was pulled around 8:10am per person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added single ice cream cabinet in back kitchen with dipperwell. Dipperwell is not hooked up at the time of inspection. Per person in charge are washing and sanitizing scoop after each use. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan of flour stored in back hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice bucket with chipped edges, missing pieces.
14-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests observed. Observed multiple dead small flying insects in unused pan in top of in use make line reach in cooler in kitchen. Person in charge discarded and pulled to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup observed behind cook line on the floor. Standing water observed on the floor in front of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of clean oil stored on the floor by the fryers. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side and back of fryers and hood filters with grease buildup. Also, exterior edge of several soda nozzles with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop observed stored on the floor by mop sink.
42-01-4
43
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Observed water from hand wash sink in kitchen drains onto floor when in use. Person in charge added catch bucket. Will utilize other hand wash sink until kitchen hand wash sink can be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat ham in double door reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs sitting out on counter at 68F. Spoke to person in charge regarding time. Person in charge states has been out for less than 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris buildup, fliptop cutting board with staining, interior of ice machine with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in back hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice bucket with cracked edges, chips, missing pieces. Also, gasket to reach in freezer torn. Person in charge states has on order to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at cook line with heavy grease buildup. Food debris observed in kitchen on floor between equipment, along walls.
36-73-4
45
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment during inspection. Person in charge states manager left approximately 3 weeks ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Person in charge is scheduled to take the test Thursday. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over pickles and beer cheese. Person in charge rearranged to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can marinara with dent along seam. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures for biohazard cleanup. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at not in use fliptop with staining, deep grooving. Also, soda nozzles with mold like substance buildup. Person in charge began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment during inspection. Person in charge states manager left approximately 3 weeks ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training for establishment due to all unapproved provided. Servsafe training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks unsecured in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with food debris under triple sink, shelving in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
06-01-5
43
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: At callback no change **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM and no other CfM for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: At callback no change **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
82
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 Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Good Lunch Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” 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 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mr Good Lunch Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Good Lunch Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr Good Lunch Cafe 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 Mr Good Lunch Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Good Lunch Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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