Chamblin's Uptown
215 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613973
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)-15
- Administrative complaint on Aug 4Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 4, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed non food grade paper towel used in direct contact with lettuce in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Employee removed paper towel.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored with nozzle facing box with single use deli paper. Operator removed spray bottle of sanitizer to properly store.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed sealed bag of sugar stored on floor next to dry food storage shelf. Operator removed bag of s7far to properly store.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed leak at triple sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed unsealed concrete throughout kitchen, warewashing area and dry food storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed hole in wall at mop sink.
Repeat violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed ceiling throughout kitchen warewashing area and dry food storage area not smooth, no absorbent and easily cleanable.
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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.