Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Hole in or other damage to wall” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale scores about where you'd expect for a Jacksonville restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies provided at inspection
53B-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near ice machine, hole in wall at mop sink
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cracked cover on light in kitchen area
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups stored on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Kitchen used as a storage **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
74
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. Open container of heavy whipping cream stored in reach in cooler
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. No written procedures provided for vomit and diarrheal, emailed manager clean up procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
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. No proof provided at inspection, emailed manager employee reporting form
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses on table with microwave and condiments **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open case of juice stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near ice machine and mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice machine **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris on interior of microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Kitchen used as a storage area **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
41
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cassie Lang Manager Certification expired 6/13/23 she is currently the only manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Manager requested for information on places and services offering manager certification courses. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-080. Manager is requesting additional time **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: No change **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cassie Lang Manager Certification expired 6/13/23 she is currently the only manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Manager requested for information on places and services offering manager certification courses. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-080. Manager is requesting additional time **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cassie Lang Manager Certification expired 6/13/23 she is currently the only manager **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing near ice machine
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and sweater hanging on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is sticky in bar area
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall where mop sink is located Hole in wall behind ice machine
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water on /off handle is not working. No cold water at hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
29-08-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws stored in multiple areas at the bar
25-27-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Kitchen area used as a storage area
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on bar counter top when not in use
21-12-4
55
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies and they expired today, employee cut lemons, make sure to have original certificates next time
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Funnel in handsink, kitchen p, mgr removed it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of soda syrup boxes, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By mop sink and behind ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink at bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White upright cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale.
How does Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale 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 Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shores Liquors & Bar at Avondale is inspected around three times per year on average.
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