THE LOCAL

Name: THE LOCAL
Address: 4578 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207, US
Rating: 64.5

4578 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207

License #2615478

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64.5 Grade F / 100

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THE LOCAL in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 6 critical, 9 major, 12 minor.

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Inspection History

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Administrative complaint recommended
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed one, printed and posted
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Collards made on 3/10, discarded by manager
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked corn bag in thawing water with raw shrimp, corn bag punctured, manager placed corn in microwave and it got to 155f
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. A couple of good filters with grease build up and dusty vent in ice machine
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line, employee placed some
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired 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 preparing foods expired on 11/2025
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Has wristbands, cooking
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A couple on prep tables, employee moved them to bottom shelf
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old build up on fryer baskets,greenish around nozzles
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep cooler by fryers
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap dispenser above trays for food, cook line, employee moved trays
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw steak in standing water, employee placed it in cooler
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn fryer baskets
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On oil mixes, in drawer unit, employee moved them

Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f cold cuts on double pan, employee rearranged prep cooler
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. A couple of hood filters and exterior of fan at cook line, also side ledge in reach in freezer by cook line
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line, passing window area, employee brought some
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior and interior of dome cover for food on grill and fryer baskets
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Little cooler in server area
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance by triple sink, employee stated its cleaner
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger on shelf above vegan chicken, manager rearranged reach in freezer by prep sink
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above plates in bag at bar, employee moved them
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found A couple of flies in back prep area
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager moved it, ice bin
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Couldnt find it, emailed it, printed and posted by manager
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in drawer unit under grill

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