SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO

dba SOUTHERN GROUNDS COFFEE AVONDALE, LLC

About this restaurant

Southern Grounds & Co is a seating restaurant located on St Johns Avenue in Jacksonville's Avondale neighborhood, with a capacity of 163 seats. The business operates as part of a multi-location Florida coffeehouse chain offering direct-trade coffee and a chef-driven menu. The location provides free off-street parking and is described online as a walk-in operation serving breakfast through dinner options.

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Food Safety Grade

Excellent

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
3562 ST JOHNS AVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205
Phone
904.718.0558
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Bradford (code 4)
Seating
163 seats

License

License Number
SEA2615919
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jan 26, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 26, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13618009 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Oct 7, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 10883583 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food