The Fried Egg

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216 · Map

15 Met standards

Latest state inspection: Nov. 2, 2026 (Routine - Food)
15 violations (3 high-priority). Met inspection standards (no further action, or problems fixed on a call-back visit).

What the inspector found on Nov. 2, 2026

  • High Priority Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator and employee preparing food, they just got here and the hand sink was not connected, explained to operator, he connected it and both washed their hands Fixed during the inspection.
  • High Priority Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw bacon then changed gloves and grabbed fries to cook, explained to him and operator washed hands, fries got to 170f, operator also cracked raw egg and grabbed bread yo toast, got to 155f, explained to him and he discarded Fixed during the inspection.
  • High Priority Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One cracked egg, operator discarded it Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets with old grease build up Repeat violation.
  • Intermediate No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer Repeat violation.
  • Intermediate No soap provided at handwash sink. None, operator placed one Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green substance by triple sink, operator stated it's cleaner Repeat violation.
  • Intermediate Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water, operator connected hand sink and both water work
  • Basic Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee mixing food, no beard guard
  • Basic Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking, no hair restraint
  • Basic Floors not maintained smooth and durable. One hole on floor by back counter Repeat violation.
  • Basic Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door and window opened, no screen on door
  • Basic Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by cook line dusty
  • Basic Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusty in upright cooler Repeat violation.
  • Basic Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe for hand sink, employee placed a container to catch drip

From the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants inspection report. Read the state's report.

How The Fried Egg compares

The state has one inspection of The Fried Egg on file, from Nov. 2, 2026.

Among 193 restaurants inspected in ZIP code 32216 in the past 15 months, the average latest inspection found 7.5 violations, and 44 had none. With 15 violations, The Fried Egg ranks tied for No. 158 of 193 (fewest violations first). Across Northeast Florida, the average is 4.6.

Violation counts include minor (basic) items, so a higher number doesn't always mean a serious problem.

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Inspection history

DateViolationsResult
Nov. 2, 2026 15 Met standards Inspection Completed - No Further Action Routine - Food · 15 violations (3 high-priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic) · State report
  • High Priority Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator and employee preparing food, they just got here and the hand sink was not connected, explained to operator, he connected it and both washed their hands Fixed during the inspection.
  • High Priority Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw bacon then changed gloves and grabbed fries to cook, explained to him and operator washed hands, fries got to 170f, operator also cracked raw egg and grabbed bread yo toast, got to 155f, explained to him and he discarded Fixed during the inspection.
  • High Priority Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One cracked egg, operator discarded it Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets with old grease build up Repeat violation.
  • Intermediate No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer Repeat violation.
  • Intermediate No soap provided at handwash sink. None, operator placed one Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green substance by triple sink, operator stated it's cleaner Repeat violation.
  • Intermediate Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water, operator connected hand sink and both water work
  • Basic Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee mixing food, no beard guard
  • Basic Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking, no hair restraint
  • Basic Floors not maintained smooth and durable. One hole on floor by back counter Repeat violation.
  • Basic Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door and window opened, no screen on door
  • Basic Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by cook line dusty
  • Basic Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusty in upright cooler Repeat violation.
  • Basic Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe for hand sink, employee placed a container to catch drip

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Inspection results are from Florida DBPR's public food service inspection data and are updated every morning. High-priority violations are those that could directly contribute to foodborne illness or injury. An inspection is a snapshot of one visit, and many problems are fixed on the spot. To see the official report, search this business on DBPR's license and inspection lookup (license 2651965). Search another restaurant.