Sip N Smash

7540 Gate Pkwy Unit 115, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616652

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 6, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.High priority · fixed on the spot · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 6 complaint inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 4 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Complaint inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitOct 6, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Chemical spray bottle stored next to food containers. Moved by manager.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.

      Lack of water pressure at unisex restroom.

    • 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. No proof of any employee training

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

      Personal drink above restaurant foods in reach in cooler. Moved by manager.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

      Ice scoop in soiled container. 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 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Squeegee handle touching Cleaned utensils on rear. Moved by manager.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Water source1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Manager certification and employee training1