Paxon Package Store & Lounge

750 N Edgewood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322543014

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Paxon Package Store & Lounge stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager can't find chlorine test strips

16-37-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Hallway leading to walk in cooler co2 tank not secured

51-11-4

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

05-08-4

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 employee food handler training for any employee - one photocopy was presented. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of clear plastic cups on floor near register in bar.

25-05-4

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped black straws on bar top within customer's reach. Straws removed from bar top. **Corrected On-Site**

25-09-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in keg cooler in bar. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Silver tank near back pool table near liquor storage area.

51-11-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor.

36-11-4

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment behind bar. Floor in mop storage closet.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box sodas on floor in bar.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in men's restroom. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front of ice machine in liquor storage area is cracked and rusted.

14-47-4

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty beer bottles on bar handwash sink . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.

22-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler at end of bar.

29-49-6

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers have build up.

36-50-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paxon Package Store & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paxon Package Store & Lounge on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paxon Package Store & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paxon Package Store & Lounge.

How does Paxon Package Store & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Paxon Package Store & Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Paxon Package Store & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paxon Package Store & Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paxon Package Store & Lounge 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 Paxon Package Store & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paxon Package Store & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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