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JAX FISH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN

3646 BLANDING BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3587506
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10840759
DBPR license2613115

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
11 High Priority5 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 11

#14High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed container of cooked chicken wings with temperatures of 72-78F stored on shelf on cook line. Person in charge stated wings were cooked 2.5+ hours prior. Wings are cooked then left to sit out for 20 minutes then moved to walk-in cooler to finish cooling process. Cooked chicken wings (72-78F – Cooling) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed container of cooked chicken wings with temperatures of 72-78F stored on shelf on cook line. Person in charge stated wings were cooked 2.5+ hours prior. Wings are cooked then left to sit out for 20 minutes then moved to walk-in cooler to finish cooling process. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#16High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in original boxes raw chicken was delivered in. Employee began discarding potentially contaminated cooked wings and placed other cooked wings in clean containers. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed onions stored in plastic to-go bags in walk-in cooler.

#18High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025.

#19High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened boxes of raw conch stored over ready to eat onion rings in standing reach in freezer at end of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#20High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in standing reach in cooler at start of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes with temperatures of 60F stored in container in flip top cooler. Flip top coolers lid was opened with exposed gaps allowing cold air to escape and container was double-panned. Cut tomatoes (60F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#22High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of chemicals stored next to single service items on expo line.

#23High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#24High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution testing at 200+ppm. Person in charge diluted with water and is now testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#25Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Observed person in charge unable to provide written procedure in the event of vomiting or diarrhea. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#27Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by boxes of raw chicken at end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#28Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed 2 employees hired less than 60 days prior engaging in food preparation with no employee reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#29Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation with no state approved food handler training. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish thawed in commercial reduced oxygen packaging in container in standing reach in cooler at start of cook line. Package has label stating to remove from package before thawing. Person in charge removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottles with lids stored on prep shelves next to food items. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on shelf next to single service items at to-go window. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors around cook line soiled. Walls behind cook line and three compartment sink soiled. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of raw chicken stored on ground at end of cook line.

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezer at end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle in direct contact with product stored in seasonings in dish area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks at end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; excess grease build up on hood filters above cook line. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors. Sides of fryers with excess grease build up.

#13Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover in multiple locations on cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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