LA MARSA GRILL & SEAFOOD
5671 UNIVERSITY BLVD W · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with 61F water temperature due to hot water tank not reaching minimum required temperature **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on both hands handling raw fish and then handling fries without washing hands. Reviewed with manager and employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (45-46F – Cold Holding); cooked wings (45-46F – Cold Holding), both items stored in walk in cooler, manager stated had cooler door open earlier for cleaning. Door is closed now **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 8
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink with cleaning spray bottle stored inside
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to show proof of manager certification and other certified manager employed don't have copy to view **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink and ware washing sink and back prep hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Operator has 2 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Operator has no proof of any forms for 5 employees hired. Provided operator with form **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink and ware washing sink and back prep hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open gallons of milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Manager stated was open 2 days ago
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at 61-62F temperature in entire establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile at front counter area with water damage **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored next to sauce bottles under prep table
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 64F standing water
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.