Shantytown Pub

22 W 6 St, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Shantytown Pub has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Shantytown Pub on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates expired in October 2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink solution, employee labeled spray bottle during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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. No written procedure provided, emailed manager a copy of vomiting and diarrhea clean up procedures

11-27-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates expired in October 2024 **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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11-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water stored on floor, employee properly stored case of water during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in it, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. One employee here doesn't have employee training

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for 2 years

53B-13-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom by bar

32-04-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can for employee at bar

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee game on top of to go containers and gloves for food, he removed it **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink in restroom by bar slowly draining

29-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shantytown Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shantytown Pub on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shantytown Pub?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shantytown Pub.

How does Shantytown Pub compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Shantytown Pub most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Shantytown Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shantytown Pub have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shantytown Pub 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 Shantytown Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shantytown Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.

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