JAX FISH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN
847 DUNN AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In flip top reach-in cooler on cook line, pan of raw chicken in pan of raw shrimp. Also, multiple containers of raw conch over ready to eat corn. In walk-in cooler, 2 pans of raw conch on sliced cheese and multiple containers of raw conch salad over containers of Cajun ranch sauce. Operator moved all items to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler, 13 each pieces of thawed snapper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Package labeled to remove before thawing.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on lower shelf, chicken (47F – Cold Holding). Item out for 30 minutes. In top section of flip top reach-in cooler, chicken (46F – Cold Holding). Chicken in pan inserted into another pan. Operator moved to single pan.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep table , spray can of air freshener on prep table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In back kitchen, hose bibb under handwash sink and hose Bibb by chemical storage shelves missing back flow preventer. At southeast corner of building exterior, hose bibb with hose reel attached missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 10
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At cook line, drain line in handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area on lower shelf, diced blade has food debris. At prep area, interior of bulk sugar container and lid has encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, trash can in front of sink. Can moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, metal scrub pad and cloth towel in sink. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Manager stated conch salad is raw, no description on menu board **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ At arrival for inspection, 5 food handlers present, no Certified Food Manager. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Multiple employees present, no proof of employee responsibilities. **Repeat Violation**
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. Establishment serves conch salad, manager stated conch is raw. Supplied operator with consumer advisory, posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No current employee training certification available. Establishment is on opening warning for this violation with callback due 12/1/2025.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, spray bottle of yellow chemical not labeled.
Basic 10
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under seasoning/breading containers and fry baskets on cook line. Cardboard used to line shelf in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, 13 each pieces of thawed snapper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Package labeled to remove before thawing.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, cell phone and keys on microwave. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At cook line, one employee with no hair protection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At cook line, cases of fries and case of oil on floor. In walk-in freezer, multiple cases of food items on floor. In back kitchen, multiple cases of oil on floor. Operator began moving items to shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. In dumpster enclosure, build up of grease on pad **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At cook line, scoop in rice warmer has handle touching product. In prep area, scoop in bulk sugar touching product.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease and dust build up. In dry storage room, shelves have food residue. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At cook line, wax lines boxes reused for breaded chicken. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, multiple bulk seasoning/breading containers not labeled. At front counter, seasoning container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:32 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.