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EPIC THEATRES

EPIC THEATRES located in JACKSONVILLE has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8368 MERCHANTS WAY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905692

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In bag- in- box soda room,interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food product. In dry storage area next to kitchen, employee drink cup on top of bag- in- box soda box. Operator removed drink and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under popcorn makers soiled with food debris.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on counter across from popcorn makers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in establishment soiled. Also, interior cabinet below popcorn makers soiled with food debris. Also, interior of keg cooler in bar area soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. On dumpster out back of establishment, side doors to dumpster open and can't not be shut. Operator stated they will call trash company today. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Discarded mattress in garbage enclosure next to dumpster and one mattress behind other dumpster.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink, open bag of raw breaded chicken breast stored on top shelf over ready to eat tater tots and buns. Operator began to rearrange reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In bar area next to 3 compartment sink, spray bottle of cleaner hanging on rod over top of open bottles of alcohol. Operator removed spray bottle from rod and moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back kitchen area attached to table next to coco cola coolers, can open blade soiled with food debris. Also, interior of big soda nozzles on all drink machines in lobby soiled with mold-like substance/slime. Also, interior of ice chute on middle soda machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bag- in- box soda room, no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10696753

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for wiping cloth solution. Strips are glued to the wall and unable to dispense and expired in 2018.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Robert Q. hired mid June, per employee.

Inspection Date: 10/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8998216

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On ground under cup storage rack in back of house, one dead roach. Manager discarded roach. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave by hand wash station in kitchen soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in cooler by reach in freezer in back of house, hotdogs stored in to go bag. Manager removed hotdogs from bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash station next to prep table in kitchen, unable to dispense soap.

Inspection Date: 8/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8845694

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cupped drink on prep table in bar area. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with long hair had no hair restraint. Manager stated he would get employee hair restraint.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Standing reach in freezer in back storage room has build up of ice. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on make line has food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of standing reach in cooler is soiled with debris.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles or two soda dispensers in lobby have soda build up.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with window cleaner was not labeled. Employee added label. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513462

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383560

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. First hand dryer in men's bathroom does not work.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In large reach in freezer chest in back prep area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets under butter dispenser nozzles near family bathroom in lobby. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go trays stored next to hand wash station at front counter. Multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor in storage rooms.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese sauce (115F - Hot Holding) in dispenser warming unit at front counter closest to hand wash station and no one know how long cheese has been in dispenser.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (115F - Hot Holding) in dispenser warming unit at front counter closest to hand wash station and no one know how long cheese has been in dispenser. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soda nozzles of soda machines in lobby area. Multiple butter dispenser nozzles in lobby area. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one is able to find any manager certification for any current employee. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No one is able to find food handler training for any employees. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint