Southern Grounds
2405 3 St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616506
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Chemical spray bottle by pan. Sanitizer. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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)
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No chlorine test strips available. . Found later
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Black-like/ mold-like substance on cutting board.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels towel at kitchen dispenser.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 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.
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.