HARD PRESSED BURGERS

Name: HARD PRESSED BURGERS
Address: 1636 HENDRICKS AVE STE 2, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207, US
Rating: 22.6

1636 HENDRICKS AVE STE 2, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207

License #2615452

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

22.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 12, 2026 · 7 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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HARD PRESSED BURGERS in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 22.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 112 total violations — 29 critical, 19 major, 64 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat flour and buttermilk wash in reach-in cooler across from oven. Employee rearranged to proper store.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in bar area. Employee emptied and remade solution and retested at 200ppm.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout cook Line, kitchen and prep areas.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made ranch dressing, breaded fish (46F-48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee stated she had lid opened during lunch. Employee stated she will keep items in bottom of cooler with lid closed to chill.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has an accumulation of debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer across from grill soiled with black mold like substance. Also, hand wash sink basin next to ice machine soiled with residue. Also, rolling cart next to grill with grill utensils on top shelf dusty on bottom shelf.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee had gloves on and handled phone, then touched handle of fryer basket without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator and operator discussed with employee. Employee washed hands.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not find it
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooking and other employee making the hamburgers, no beard guard
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee cooking, no hair restraint
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Could find it
[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall corner cover missing across from ice machine at door frame
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat in bucket at cook line, manager added more, 100 ppm
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White lower in bulk container, manager labeled it sugar
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up spatula that fell on floor then scooped cooked hamburgers, explained to him and he washed hands
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from an opened cu then grabbed bread, explained to him and he washed hands, trashed bread
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above raw bacon, explained to manager, he rearranged
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46f raw fish and hamburger meat, 50f blue cheese on prep cooler, everything brought at 10:00 am, employee iced them down, prep cooler reading 60f
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap on top of ice machine, cook line, degreaser on prep table by shake area, employee removed it
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket, empty jug in triple sink
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in hand sink by ice machine, cook line, employee removed it
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. They make their aoili sauce with raw shelled eggs, gave a form and posted it, explained to him the disclosure for the menu
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution at prep table, employee removed it, degreaser per manager

Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink by cook line
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with blackish build up inside, front counter
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine at front counter
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving food without hair restraint, she got a pony tail
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food build up on floor under mixer
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee couldnt find it, manager arrived and brought it
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet with old build up by ice machine at front counter, gaskets in reach in freezer blackish
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in cooler are blackish under coffee machine, front counter, also in upright cooler by triple sink area
[25-09-4] Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Forks not inverted on cup at front counter, employee inverted them
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 3 walls around triple sink and handle sink with old food build up
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and hair then put on gloves to serve donut, explained to her and she washed hands
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies at front counter
[11-26-1] 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. For Elijah, since May, has blank copy
[53B-13-5] 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 since May, Elijah
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand sink at front counter, employee wrote surface cleaner
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter water at 77f only, hand sink at cook line turned off, employee turned it on but its only 80f, ran hot water in triple sink and hand sink by triple sink and then the other 2 water heater got hit water 90f

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and utensils not inverted, front counter for customers to grab, employee inverted them
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By to go boxes, front counter, employee placed it on bottom shelf
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above food with jars, storage shelf, employee moved it
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Oil jug in storage closet, employee placed the, on shelf
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in reach in freezer
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter cooler and upright cooler in kitchen
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter close to customers plates, employee inverted them
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed veggies on shelf above cheeses, employee rearranged reach in cooler
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, employee discarded it
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quat in bucket, lots of air bubbles on line because its empty, employee placed a new jug, made new bucket with 300 ppm quat now
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. One at front counter and one in back kitchen
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, empty jug, line with air bubbles, employee made new solution after connecting new jug, 300 ppm
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cream cheese mix from February, employee discarded 1/4 cup
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened on Sunday, dated by employee
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line, employee brought some
[11-26-1] 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. For new employees here, has blank form
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand sink at front counter, cleaner per employee

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees food on shelf above customer food, employee rearranged upright cooler
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in prep cooler is torn
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By mixer and storage area
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart in kitchen
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots on shelf above milk, employee rearranged upright cooler
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown and white powder on shelf, bulk, employee wrote flour mix
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employees grabbed raw chicken then removed gloves and flipped donuts with spatula, explained to her and she washed hands
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm quat in triple sink, manager changed solution, 300 ppm quat
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 65f frosting made on site with butter and sugar, explained time as public health control, less than 4 hrs, explained to her and she placed them in cooler
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Donuts with frosting made here with butter, manager wrote time on
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine and handle on fryer basket

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink by cook line
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in upright coolers
[21-11-4] Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee changed it
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go container on floor in dry storage room
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table with mixer, employee moved it
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On prep table, employee moved them
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and jacket above food in dry storage room
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch, working with donuts
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Handling donuts
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in prep cooler
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By side door, employee cleaned it up
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for powder sugar is cracked
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Oil jog, mgr placed it on shelf
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm, mgr changed it, 300 ppm
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In bulk container, dry mix
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Above food in dry goods storage
[08B-02-4] Food not properly protected from contamination. Tray with donuts next to hand sink, no splash guard, mgr moved donuts
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo on shelf above butter in upright cooler, mgr rearranged,
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chorizo in ziplock bag above raw bacon, upright freezer
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Sausage cooked on 1/21, mgr discarded 1/4 cup
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet under triple sink
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed one
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
[11-26-1] 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. For 2 new employees
[53B-13-5] 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 months