Southern Grounds Coffee

2400 Yankee Clipper Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Southern Grounds Coffee stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation”, showing up two times.

Southern Grounds Coffee's latest score of 90 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At front counter area, floor next to dish machine has build up of debris. At cook line, wall above shelf unit has dust build up. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, lower shelf next to dish machine soiled with residue.

23-03-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep area, multiple tanks not secured. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryer has grease build up. Wall at make line over prep table with warmer unit, dust build up. Floor by dry shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line, cut avocado still has sticker attached. Operator moved all items to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-39-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, diced has food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen by mop sink, tall tanks not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen area, standing water on floor by ice machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, edges of drawers on unused reach-in cooler soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach-in freezer, pan of raw salmon stored over pan of cold smoked salmon served under a consumer advisory. Manager moved smoked salmon above raw salmon. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar handwash sink. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers stacked before air drying.

24-08-4

Jul 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at any hand washing sink. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at all sinks. Breaker for hot water heater turned off. Breaker turned on and all sinks have hot water. **Corrected On-Site**

27-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Grounds Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Grounds Coffee on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Grounds Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southern Grounds Coffee.

How does Southern Grounds Coffee compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Southern Grounds Coffee most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Southern Grounds Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southern Grounds Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Grounds Coffee 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 Southern Grounds Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Grounds Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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