TRUE FOOD KITCHEN

Name: TRUE FOOD KITCHEN
Address: 5205 BIG ISLAND DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 69.8

5205 BIG ISLAND DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2614074

🍽️ American ℹ️

69.8 Grade F / 100

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October 28, 2026 · 12 findings · 1 critical

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TRUE FOOD KITCHEN in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.8 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 October 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 1 critical, 7 major, 21 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[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. Operator has 20 employees with no proof of written agreement. Provided blank form
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard on cook line preparing food without beard guard
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer black handle on cook line in disrepair
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container lid cracked in walk in cooler with stored food
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. In back gated area of restaurant
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused reach in cooler drawer on cook line
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen with dust build up
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler floor
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cook line preparing food without watch on wrist. Employee removed
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water hose on bib spigot under dish washer area. Missing back flow preventer at both side of splitter under left side of three compartment sink at ware washing area
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cook line Under reach in cooler drawer with food debris on cook line
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has total of 40 food handler employees with 20 hired over 60 days with no proof of training.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in prep area preparing food with bracelet on wrist
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. In back gated area
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. At ware washing area
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Will D hired over 30 days with no proof of manager certification
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main ice machine in kitchen with black mold like build up on interior shield. Employee cleaned
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powdered substance not label in prep area on shelf. Manager stated its flour
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed blanched fries (51F - Cold Holding) in kitchen with time mark but no paperwork provided. Provided blank Time paperwork to manager
[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. Provided DBPR handout during inspection
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Some reach in cooler drawer handle in disrepair on cook line
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored next to food tortilla wrap on cook line. Moved by manager.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom reach in cooler drawer on cook line soiled with old food debris
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has total of 15 food handler employees and unable to provide proof of 8 hired over 60 days. Manager stated copy of each employee training certificate for proof is on computer but computer is not working to show information
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Roasted mushrooms stored in storage container that is cracked in walk in cooler on shelf
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Josh Meiergerd with expired manager certification 6-7-26