Scramblers
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Scramblers seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Scramblers scores about where you'd expect for a Jacksonville restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of gravy with dent along seam.
01B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz portion container used as scoop in dry toppings. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Two ceiling vents in kitchen with dust accumulation. Per person in charge has on scheduled to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on line at 0ppm. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
74
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects at bag in box soda storage area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two shell eggs in walk in cooler stored with cracked shells. Person in charge discarded.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored with condiments at server prep line. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM with expired training 7.15.25.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Observed The Scrambler Mimosa on the menu which advertises "freshly-squeezed orange juice" person in charge states is utilizing commercially processed Florida Natural carton juice. **Admin Complaint**
52-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks in back kitchen not secured. Person in charge chained during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed one clean spatula missing pieces. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops at mop sink not hung to dry. Person in charge hung. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid egg carton held out on counter at 50F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bag of spinach in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Two bags of water softener salt stored on floor in hallway by bag in box storage. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer at 0ppm. Person in charge began remaking. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in back kitchen near bag in box soda storage unsecured.
51-11-4
64
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server bring back dirty dishes, add to dish tray, then handle clean plate and syrup container without hand wash. Also, observed cook crack shell eggs, then handle clean plate without handwash. Spoke to employees during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety items marked with discard date of 8 days instead of 7 days. Day one counts as first day. Sent operator date marking handout.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top on right side, butter blend, feta, sour cream at 46-50F. Lid open frequently per person in charge. Other items below and to right of unit holding temperature. Person in charge moved items to walk in cooler. Retemped at 43F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook fill pan with water from hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from hand wash sink closest to cookline and at end of cookline.
31B-04-4
55
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) in front service area. Observed cups of sour cream stored higher than ice in pan. Operator stated sour cream was put in ice about two hours prior. Operator removed sour cream and placed in nearby reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing and stacked cups on counter near coffee machine unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
67
Jan 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid on dumpster open.
33-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in restrooms. Provided operator with signs and signs posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Scramblers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Scramblers on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Scramblers?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Scramblers.
How does Scramblers compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Scramblers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Scramblers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Scramblers have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Scramblers 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 Scramblers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Scramblers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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