BOWDEN'S
Bowden Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen expo and dish tank area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: No proof of food handlers card per Manager. Manager stated that classes were completed waiting on corporate office to send to the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: No proof of food handlers card per Manager. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: No proof of reporting agreement. Provided form to manager during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: No proof of reporting agreement. Manager stated they just reopened after 2 and half weeks. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: No proof of food handlers card per Manager. Manager stated that classes were completed waiting on corporate office to send to the restaurant. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: No proof of reporting agreement. Provided form to manager during inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee Red Bull on prep table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back door.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop during time of call back.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade spoiled with food debris.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 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. Observed employee cell phone, and jacket on prep table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes on drain board wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food plans in prep area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator added paper towels during time of inspection. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Did not observe current license on display.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans wet nesting. Employee removed pans during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior backdoor.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishrag and ice dumped in hand wash sink at bar. Employee removed dishrag and ice from sink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at bar. Operator added paper towels to dispenser during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).