BESS THING COOKING

Name: BESS THING COOKING
Address: 10915 BAYMEADOWS RD UNIT 135, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32256, US
Rating: 97.3

10915 BAYMEADOWS RD UNIT 135, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

License #2652895

97.3 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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BESS THING COOKING in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 4 major, 3 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 7, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not on unit at time of inspection. Also, missing decal, person in charge states has received in mail, just has it hung yet.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide chlorine test strips during inspection.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed at clean water pipe under sink.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under sink, near fryers. Also, floor soiled under cooktop.
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment during inspection.
[51-21-4] Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Person in charge is utilizing Rio Restaurant and Lounge for non self sufficient activities such as cooking with no commissary notification charge form submitted. Provided form to operator during inspection.
[53B-01-5] 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employee during inspection.

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