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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cut lemons in direct contact with non food grade paper towel in glass reach-in cooler in dining area.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Also, raw pork stored over ready to eat french fries in walk in freezer -not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw beef and ready to eat french fries to properly store both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can containing toxic substance stored on shelf in prep area next to soup base and clean containers. Operator removed spray can of WD-40. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
09-17-4Intermediate – Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Three employees handling raw chicken feet with bare hands unnecessarily. Discussed with operator. Operator had employees wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on large ice machine across from mop sink area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under hand wash sink on cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen and on cook line. Ran water at hand wash sink for several minutes, but unable to maintain at temperature of 85F and above. Operator stated he will call to have serviced **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense flour and rice on cook. Employee removed bowls from both foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple clean containers stored on shelf above triple sink and aluminum pans on shelf above warewashing area not inverted/ or stored in protective manner.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed lids for multiple reach in deep freezers in kitchen and prep areas in disrepair/ rusted. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line next to hand wash sink torn/ in disrepair. Also, walk in freezer door in disrepair/ rusted.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in floor and shelves and on some boxes of food in walk in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple boxes of shrimp being thawed at room temperature. Employee removed boxes of shrimp to properly thaw under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed employee prepping chicken feet near triple sink and placed near towel that was dripping water. Operator removed prepped foods from being exposed to the splash at triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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 floors in prep area, cook line and kitchen area soiled/ dusty. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:11 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.