HIP HOP FISH & CHICKEN

Name: HIP HOP FISH & CHICKEN
Address: 6610 N MAIN STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32208, US
Rating: 73.6

6610 N MAIN STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32208

License #2613633

🚚 Catering/Food Truck ℹ️

73.6 Grade C / 100

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Latest inspection

April 27, 2026 · 11 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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HIP HOP FISH & CHICKEN in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 53 total violations — 8 critical, 14 major, 31 minor.

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December 15, 2023

The latest inspection on April 27, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At drive thru soda dispenser, top plate in ice bin has black mold-like substance.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, plastic up used as scoop in bulk lemon pepper container and up,with handle broken off used as scoop in seasoning container. Operator removed both cups.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At back door area, backpack stored on case of bag-in-box soda. Operator moved backpack.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. By back door, open container of oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In prep area, scoops in white flour and chicken flour have handles touching product. Operator removed scoops.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flat top and over fryers have grease build up. In prep area, exterior of multiple bulk containers have soiled lids. At drink station, exterior of bulk sugar container soiled with splatter residue.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, bulk seasoning container not labeled. Operator labeled container.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In slide door glass display reach-in cooler, cheesecake (44F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 54f. Operator stated ambient temperature was 34f this morning. Ambient temperature dropped to 38f during inspection.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter area, spray bottle of window cleaner stored on shelf next to wax paper deli wrap and above aluminum togo trays. Employee moved cleaner to proper storage.
[53B-02-5] 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. Employee on cook line, hired 1.5 years, no proof of training available.
[11-26-1] 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. One employee present, hired 1 month, no proof of employee responsibilities. Operator explained to employee and had dbpr form completed.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. One lid open.
[36-51-4] Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. At front counter, interior of cabinet below tea maker is in disrepair.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of flip top reach-in cooler by grill area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on bulk seasoning container next to walk-in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, sauce container on floor. In outside storage containers, multiple food items in both containers stored on floor.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter area, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. At drive thru soda dispenser, ice scoop handle touching ice.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru soda dispenser, bottom of soda heads have build up.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. At front counter, spoons and forks for self service not stored with handle up.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter area by tea maker, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm).
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On storage rack by walk-in cooler, 2 bulk containers not labeled. At front counter area, bulk sugar container not labeled.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024. Operator renewed during inspection.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On upper shelf by back door, container of degreaser stored in contact with sleeve of bagged styrofoam togo boxes.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At arrival for inspection, 5 food handler employees present, no Certified Food Manager. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line, no paper towels. Employee supplied.
[53B-02-5] 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. 2 employees present hired over 60 days with no proof available.
[11-26-1] 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. 4 employees present, hired less than 60 days per manager, no proof of employee responsibilities. Emailed operator DBPR form 5930-103

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In womens restroom in dining area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working in kitchen. Hairnets placed on.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains by ice machine and by hand washing sink near fryers.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, sauces and corn on floor. In walk in freezer, french fries on floor. Items in walk in cooler moved and stored correctly.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops for flour and cornmeal in bulk containers in prep area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in front glass cooler near counter.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below grill in kitchen shows rust.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets below front counter.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in water by womens restroom in dining area. Mop removed from water.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in fryer area washed hands for approximately three seconds - also dried hands on apron. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee only washing and rinsing items - no sanitizer step. Inspector coached employee on proper ware washing procedures.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at the outside faucet on the north side of the building where no hose is attached.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in dining area near restrooms tested 200+ppm. Solution discarded and re-made - tested 50ppm.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Plan locked in managers office.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer near fryers.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near fryers has sanitizer bucket and rags stored inside. Items removed. Hand washing sink by ice machine used to fill sanitizer bucket.
[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. No proof of any certified food manager.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
[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. No training records provided.
[11-26-1] 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. No proof for any employee.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored near triple sink in kitchen.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher near back door in recharge zone.