HONG KONG JAX RESTAURANT
13500 BEACH BLVD STE 25 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32224
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature shelled eggs (64F – Cold Holding) stored on counter of reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator stated eggs were taken out of cooler during lunch. Operator placed eggs back in reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp, raw beef (48F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from steamer equipment. Operator stated employees may have had the foods out during lunch. Operator removed both foods and placed in nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for water at soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, ice chute in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees food safety certifications expired in May 2025. Operator stated he ordered books but they never arrived. Operator requested I give phone # listed on this report.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under hand wash sink on cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sinks in establishment without hot water. Water temp 77F-78F. Operator stated the water heater turned off on own. Operator turned water heater back on and retested water at end of inspection at 95-97F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense cooked rice on cook line and flour in prep area. Operator removed cups from both foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed unclean cardboard lining non food contact shelves in prep area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer in prep area torn. Also, top of reach in freezer in prep area rusted/ in disrepair.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of soy sauce on floor in dry food storage room. Also, container of oil stored on floor outside of cook line. Operator removed container of oil to properly store. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula next to rice warmer at front service line stored in container of standing water of 39F. Operator emptied water from container. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and gasket on multiple reach in freezers in prep area soiled. Two filters above wok station on cook line soiled. Also, exterior of rice cooker outside cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes with sealed individual single service plastic ware stored on floor in front bar area.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in walk-in-cooler unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Walls on cook line and in prep area soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:31 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.