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
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washing hands and then drying with side cloth stored on prep table. Reviewed with employee on proper procedure. Employee re-wash hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for approximately 10 seconds with no soap. Reviewed with employee on proper procedure. Employee re-wash hands properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves on both hands handling raw prep chicken to place on grill and then removing gloves and putting on new gloves to handle cooked prep food without washing hands after changing task. Reviewed with employee on proper procedure. Employee re-wash hands properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap. Reviewed with employee on proper procedure. Employee re-wash hands properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse equipment and stored away without sanitizing. Reviewed with manager **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing 2 back flow preventers at spigots at mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 8
52-04-5Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Operator advertising on menu board "Red Snapper" but as per most recent seafood invoice provided it shows Snapper Fillet Crimson. Educated operator on differences **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade with food debris build up
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at ware washing area and back area near ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Operator has 4 food handler employees hired with no proof of training
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 5 employees hired with no proof of form completed
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At all three hand wash sink in kitchen along with hand wash sink in back kitchen area next to ice machine and hand wash sink on front server area. Since there was no hand soap, employee had to get dish soap and place a small amount into foam cups and stored next to one of the hand wash sink on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator serves undercooked burgers but no consumer advisory. Provided operator with consumer advisory sign **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear solution stored at hand wash sink at server area. Manager states it soap and water
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several portion cups with no handle stored on containers to dispense food
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over front serve area near food window with water damage **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup stored under prep table next to food
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor throughout area with black build up
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Jug oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Moved by manager. Case of frozen foods stored on floor in walk in freezer . **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 77 standing water. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield near ware washing area is cracked
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Fan stored on prep table with dust on cover next to food being prep. Manager moved fan **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator reusing build container with handle that is not easily cleanable to store sugar.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in solution in mop bucket not hung to dry
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray bottles stored next to bags of chips in kitchen. Manager stated it's water
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:25 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.