FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
4826 Town Center Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida, 32246
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine and interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewshing area unable to properly air dry
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom oven in prep area has accumulation of food debris.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of Dark red kidney beans on storage shelf in prep area dented and crimped around rip rims of cans. See stop sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta, whipped goat cheese (46F-47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator stated cooler is waiting to get serviced but employees had bags of ice on items. Operator placed both items in freezer to chill. Retemped at end of inspection and both items below 41F Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (118-123F - Hot Holding) in top of oven in prep area. Operator had employee reheat soup on stove to more than 165F and place back in oven to hot hold. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Vacuum breaker is incorrectly installed on faucet of mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute area of large ice machine soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed cleaning supplies from hand wash sink to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety for multiple employees. Operator able to provide 4 training certifications. He stated he needs to get back from some of the employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with watch and bracelets on wrist Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under shelves in walk in cooler with food debris Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored on wall above soda bib and over dry noodles on shelf next to back kitchen door
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white granulated substance on shelf not date marked. Manager stated it's salt
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling soiled dishes and then picked up plated food to serve without washing hands
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Multiple locations.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer door.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water water at prep line. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. ( Dish Machine high temperature 131° sanitizing) Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish Machine worker did not check for hot water sanitizing. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles at bar. Cleaned by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in prep line Hand wash sink. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no hot water measuring device for sanitizing. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior near chute soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on cook line with deep grooves.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with rubber bracelet. Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holder soiled at main ice machine. Chef removed and placed in ware washing area. Observed tong on oven handle lock in prep area of kitchen. Chef removed tong and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee preparing food stop and placed gloved hands on his apron and proceeded to prepare foods without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer on cook line soiled with food debris. Employee stated they no longer use the slicer.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment without proper measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the hand sink at entrance of kitchen without paper towels. Employee stated it just ran out prior to inspection. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed some employees to be missing food safety training that were hired over 60 days. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).