Epic Theatres
8368 Merchants Way, Jacksonville, FL 32222 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615238
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitAug 12, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Two live flying insects observed at bar three compartment sink.
Intermediate2
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 test kit available for quaternary ammonium used at the three compartment sink for ware washing.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Nick, Jeremy, Ozzie or Noah, all employed over 60 days.
Basic4
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of ice chutes on two left lobby soda machines are soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
Drain cover missing under three compartment sink.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Employee handwashing sign missing from bar employee handwash sink.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Displayed license expired June 1, 2026. Operator printed current license during inspection.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.