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JAX FISH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN

847 DUNN AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3569387
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10719325
DBPR license2615245

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#16High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee handled raw food and then handled ready-to-eat and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line, employee handled raw chicken, placing in fry basket then handled basket of cooked chicken without washing hands.

#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter in small black reach-in cooler, slaw (54-57F – Cold Holding). Employee stated item in cooler overnight. Observed ice build up on back panel.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in small black reach-in cooler, slaw (54-57F – Cold Holding). Employee stated item in cooler overnight. Observed ice build up on back panel. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#19High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In back kitchen, hose bibb under handwash sink missing back flow preventer.

Intermediate 6

#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, handwash sink blocked by trash cans.

#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwash sink, used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink. At back kitchen handwash sink, towel in handwash sink. Person in Charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#22Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ 8 food handlers present during inspection, no Certified Food Manager present.

#23Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. 3 employees present hired over 60 days, 2 years, 3 years and 9 months, no employee training certification available.

#24Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Multiple employees present, no proof of employee responsibilities.

#25Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, spray bottle identified as window cleaner not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer handles have build up.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under seasoning/breading containers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on ledge over reach-in cooler. Person in Charge moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall by fryers soiled. In back kitchen, floor under ice machine has build up. In back storage rooms, floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At cook line, case of chicken, cases of oil, cases of fries stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, bag of fries on floor. In back storage room, multiple containers of drink syrup on floor. Person in Charge moved all items to racks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic33-36-4

Basic – High grass/weeds/debris surrounding building. In back parking lot behind fence, build up of construction debris.

#7Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At cook line, scoop in rice has handle touching product. Person in Charge moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in Charge not able to provide last inspection report. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter, handwash sink missing sign.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gaskets spiked. At cook line, good filters have grease build up. In dry storage room, exterior of bulk containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Person in Charge closed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in cooler, wax coated boxes reused for cooked chicken. Employee moved chicken to plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage room, cases of plastic lids on floor. At drive thru area, cases of plastic lids and cups on floor. Person in Charge moved all items to racks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. In back storage area, tool bag and scrub brush stored on bag of soda syrup. Person in Charge moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back storage area, bulk pepper and breaded not labeled. At front counter, bulk seasoning container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.