THE BUOY Health Score — Jacksonville, FL

4323 HERSCHEL ST, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 0
Inspected 7/21/2026
Jacksonville avg 86 / 100
A
97 / 100
Excellent

3 minor issues found

Inspected July 21, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 68% of restaurants in Jacksonville. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
0
Moderate
0
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  • Minor Employee personal belongings

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Frequently Asked Questions

THE BUOY received a ClearScore of 97/100 (Grade A) on its most recent inspection on July 21, 2026. 3 minor violations were noted, but no high-risk issues were found.

The most recent inspection of THE BUOY on July 21, 2026 found 3 violations: 0 high-risk, 0 moderate, and 3 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

THE BUOY was last inspected on July 21, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

Based on the most recent inspection, THE BUOY earned a ClearScore of 97/100 (Grade A), indicating excellent food safety compliance. Only 3 minor violations were noted with no high-risk issues.

The most recent inspection found 3 violations at THE BUOY: 1. Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 2. Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges 3. Employee personal belongings. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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