Elevation Lounge
5611 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615444
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (1 repeat)-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 24, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In walk in cooler raw salmon over packaged ranch containers. Operator relocated the raw salmon.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Quaternary test kit available, establishment utilizes chlorine bleach. No chlorine test kit available.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink, operator states truck is delivering supplies later in the day.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No soap at hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen from front bar or in men's restroom. Operator sent employee to purchase soap.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink stored on cook line prep table. Operator relocated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Heavy accumulation of ice build up in walk in freezer on compressor, shelf and products.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter under pass through window.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bulk ice bin has slime build up at corners of deflector plate.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Multiple pots and metal containers on shelf of storage area in kitchen not inverted or covered for protection. Operator began inverting.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Walls of cook line with grease, grease vapor staining and ceiling tiles in kitchen area with dust build up. Standing water build up on floor behind bar counter area.
Reporting only2
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Cook line flat top grill stored on prep table not under hood system. Observed grease build up on surrounding wall.
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.
For reporting purposes only. Propane gas tank stored in storage closet underneath lounge area. Operator removed.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.