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
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 container of yellow rice (47F – Cooling), stored in container covered with plastic film wrap in walk in cooler that was stored from overnight with no additional prep done today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 4qt yellow rice (51F – Cooling), stored inside reach in cooler in kitchen, covered with plastic film wrap and stored from overnight with no additional prep done today as per employee. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server employee handling customer soiled plate and place at ware washing area and then handling to go foods and doing food prep without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 container of yellow rice (47F – Cooling), stored in container covered with plastic film wrap in walk in cooler that was stored from overnight with no additional prep done today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 4qt yellow rice (51F – Cooling), stored inside reach in cooler in kitchen, covered with plastic film wrap and stored from overnight with no additional prep done today as per employee. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing 2 separate back flow preventers at mops sinks bib spigots in back kitchen storage area **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". On previous inspection with Supervisor present, Educated operator on differences when operator showed most recent seafood invoice which shows Snapper Fillet Crimson. Person in charge called manager on phone and manager stated to me that provider of fish stated that Snapper Fillet Crimson and Red Snapper are the same. No invoice was provided during inspection and no box. Employee only had 1 thawed raw piece of fillet snapper to view. Manager on phone stated will remove the word "Red" from the menus in house and drive thru. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1 container of yellow rice (47F – Cooling), stored in container covered with plastic film wrap in walk in cooler that was stored from overnight with no additional prep done today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 4qt yellow rice (51F – Cooling), stored inside reach in cooler in kitchen, covered with plastic film wrap and stored from overnight with no additional prep done today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning bucket stored in hand wash sink on front line
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of manager certification and no other certified manager present **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back storage hand wash sink next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
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. Person in charge stated there are approximately 5 employee hired at this establishment but only able to provide proof of 1 employee food handler training certificate since manager is not present and has access to all information needed
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. Person in charge stated there are approximately 5 employee hired at this establishment but unable to provide any proof of forms since manager is not present and has access to all information needed
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At back storage hand wash sink next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups with no handle stored on containers to dispense food **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table next to food
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor soiled with black and sticky build up throughout. Floor soiled with grease build up under cooking equipment's **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in back storage area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. In parking lot area
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor in back storage area
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Frozen foods in open containers not covered in reach in freezer
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket solution not hung **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with clear solution unlabeled on cook line. Employee states it's water **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:41 AM.
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.