The Buoy
4323 Herschel St, Jacksonville, FL 32210 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616643
What drove the grade
Utensils in poor condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection3 basic-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 21, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Utensils in poor condition.
Observed spatulas with melted handles stored on cook line.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack in hallway near walk-in cooler.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf unit next to food items in prep area.
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.