SOUTHERN GROUNDS

Name: SOUTHERN GROUNDS
Address: 2405 3 ST, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, 32250, US
Rating: 73.1

2405 3 ST, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250

License #2616506

🍽️ American ℹ️

73.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

October 20, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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SOUTHERN GROUNDS in JACKSONVILLE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 8 critical, 9 major, 12 minor.

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April 15, 2026

The latest inspection on October 20, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. . Found later
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels towel at kitchen dispenser.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by pan. Sanitizer. Moved by manager.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by restaurant items at frontline. Moved by manager.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black-like/ mold-like substance on cutting board.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw egg whites used in hollandaise sauce not identifies by asterisks on reader board . (General asterisks by pouched eggs)
[35A-13-4] Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed dog enter into Establishment. Owner ordered coffee and sat outside. Establishment doe not have permit from local authorities.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty near ware washing. Observed wall in ware washing area dusty .
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler door gasket torn located below grill.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean dishes/ containers stored on dry rack.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados with stickers still on them located in reach in cooler. Manager removed and had employee wash and remove stickers.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed squeeze bottles in reach in cooler House made Cream sauce dated 4-5-2026, House made Caesar dated 3-23-2026. See stop sale.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs in drawer cooler located on cook line. See stop sale.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front reach in cooler Milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (55F-57F); Almond milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding); Skim milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. All products in cooler from previous day.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front reach in cooler Milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (55F-57F); Almond milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding); Skim milk (55F-57F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. All products in cooler from previous day.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing station at entrance of kitchen without hand soap. Manager provided hand soap for station.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to slicer. Employee removed and stored properly.
[13-02-4] Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a hat that is ineffective restraint of their hair. Employee pulled hair back.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut avocados in reach in cooler with stickers still on. Employee removed stickers and washed.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung wet mop to dry properly.
[12A-28-4] Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch apron with gloved hand and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Inspector spoke to employee regarding hand washing after touching apron. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect in pastry cabinet located on front line landed on edge of pan. Employee was able to remove pastries and place in new pan. Employee was able to remove flying insect from cabinet.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked raw shell egg in stand alone cooler stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed portion cups stored in employee hand sink located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty. Food manager arrived during inspection.
[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. Observed establishment without proof 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. Inspector will send copy of employee health agreement form. Establishment does have a blank Employee Reporting Roster.