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MR SNAPPERS CHICKEN AND FISH

1338 DUNN AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3621510
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10914510
DBPR license2615859

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At cook line in reach-in freezer, open box of raw Philly beef stored over open bag of zucchini fries. At flattop reach-in cooler drawer, cheese slices and raw hamburgers stored in same pan. Employee moved to separate pans. No cross contamination observed. In walk-in cooler, raw fish stored on case of unwashed peppers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on prep counter, chicken (73F – Cold Holding). Employee stated chicken has been out 1 hour.

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, employee dumped ice from drink cup in handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager present stated she has Certified Food Manager certification but not able to provide certificate.

#18Intermediate53A-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/ 5 food handlers present, manager not able to provide certification.

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in dish area, no paper towels. Employee stocked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate53B-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. One employee present hired 3-4 months, no employee training certificate available.

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At front counter area, plastic togo cup used to scoop tartar sauce. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster filled above rim.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen pass thru, 2 employee drinks on prep,table. **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. At kitchen pass thru, cell phone on prep table.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 Employees on cook line with no hair protection.

#6Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At cook line handwash sink, cold water handle missing on faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, wall has black mold-like substance. In outside dry storage, floor has build up, no longer easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At cook line, cases and bags of fries stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, containers of mayonnaise stored on floor. In inside walk-in freezer, case of chicken stored on floor. In outside walk-in freezer, multiple food items stored on floor. In outside dry storage, multiple food items stored on floor. At front counter, 3 containers of portioned sauces stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In rice warmer, scoop handle laying on rice.

#10Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At cook line, raw chicken boxes reused for cooked chicken wings. Operator over to plastic containers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside dry storage, brown container, multiple single service items on floor at back of unit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, black dunnage racks and shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At office area, bulk sugar container not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

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