HOOTERS OF JACKSONVILLE SAN JOSE

HOOTERS OF JACKSONVILLE SAN JOSE maintains a 3.4/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

8938 San Jose Boulevard

Jacksonville, Florida, 32257

Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516325

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899665

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled interior of ice bin. Wait-station.
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind cook line equipment.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor behind cook line equipment.
36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple floor tiles missing at prep line. Dish machine line. Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep cooler. Kitchen
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet fixture. Prep line.
51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Employee restroom removed . Now turned into dry storage. Hand Wash Sink in restroom removed. Floor drain plugged / covered. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738113

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8861171

32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Rear employee restroom in disrepair. Loose door. Gap at bottom of door.
32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Disabled self closing mechanism on employee restroom door. Rear kitchen.
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line coolers.
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 bag on kitchen prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in disrepair by cook line. Loose , missing tiles.
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice. At bar. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment. Clutter by rear near walk in cooler.
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One tiny fly by bar area. Repeat Violation
53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. Warning
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait-station. Green chemical.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718917

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling vent in kitchen. Ceiling tile missing. Cardboard in its place.
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling vents , tiles. Kitchen.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in coolers.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8516016

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
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 bag and hat on prep table in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in kitchen.
24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Cleaned utensils cloth dried. Manager intervened. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340682

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
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 apron on plate in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind equipment by corner cookline. Repeat Violation
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dining room.