Raising Cane's Restaurants 1186
8308 Merchants Way, Jacksonville, FL 32222 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616510
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection1 high priority, 4 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 visitNov 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee with gloved hands breaded raw chicken and placed chicken in the fryer, removed gloves, got a wiping cloth and wiped breading prep table, handled fryer baskets then placed on new gloves without washing hands first.
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
No written procedures available, provided DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink by three compartment sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Unable to dispense soap at handwash sink across from the fryers. Employee found the batteries needing to be changed.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provided any proof of employee food handler training.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup up observed on back of cooling unit of stand-up reach-in freezer across from the fryers.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Water observed between stacked plastic containers by three compartment sink.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
Multiple cases of single-service take out containers and cups stored outside on patio that has an approximate 12 inch gap at the top of the wall where it meets the ceiling. The gap has grate-type covering with large holes. Gap area is open to outside contamination and vermin.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Displayed license in case by the restrooms expired June 1, 2026.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.