Trio Hookah Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Trio Hookah Lounge stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Trio Hookah Lounge's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
May 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. ( Establishment was on warning for food manager certification. At today's inspection . Spoke with manager who took the theft last week and passed. will email confirmation) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 any employee training. ( Establishment was on warning for employee training. At today's inspection employee training books ordered and anticipated completion this week. ) **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose/ missing cove molding by kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
74
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification available **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser by Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
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 any employee training available **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom doors left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal water bottle in cooler by restaurant foods.
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Moved by manager.
10-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Worn , deteriorating sieve in kitchen. (Frayed metal fragments. )
14-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
22-20-5
55
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. No employee training for some employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over equipment handle. Oven.
10-20-4
74
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired CFM certification on : LAZAR PEPAJ 2/11/24
53A-03-7
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut fruit in Reach in cooler. Discarded by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dusty top of ice machine. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
78
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw shell eggs over mayo in Reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand wash sink. Kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand wash sink. Kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ) **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
55
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sticky residue on cleaned cutting boards on dry rack. Kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at kitchen Hand Wash Sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor rust stains on deflector plate in ice machine. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trio Hookah Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trio Hookah Lounge on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trio Hookah Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Trio Hookah Lounge.
How does Trio Hookah Lounge compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Trio Hookah Lounge most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Trio Hookah Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trio Hookah Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Trio Hookah Lounge 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 Trio Hookah Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trio Hookah Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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