JAX FISH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN
656 EDGEWOOD AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32254
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken then scoop cooked chicken in large container of cooked chicken with gloved hands that handled raw chicken. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed raw conch being served with no proof of parasite destruction. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed salt stored in direct contact of inside of plastic to-go bag above chest freezer in kitchen. Employee moved salt to food-grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger patties stored with ready to eat fried food items in chest freezer near rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 7 containers of coleslaw at temperatures of 46-49F stored in small reach in cooler on front line. Employee stated coleslaw was left in reach in cooler overnight and not removed from reach in cooler for any reason. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-40-1High Priority – Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed 10 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing label indicating to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen packaging stored in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 7 containers of coleslaw at temperatures of 46-49F stored in small reach in cooler on front line. Employee stated coleslaw was left in reach in cooler overnight and not removed from reach in cooler for any reason. Coleslaw (46-49F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap, windex, and chemical oven cleaner stored over ready to eat food items on wire rack shelving unit near walk-in cooler. Employee removed chemicals from shelving unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 missing vacuum breakers on hose bibbs at rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no consumer advisory or indication of raw animal foods for outside drive-thru menu. Consumer advisory was provided by inspector but not posted on drive-thru menu by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying device not functioning in men's restroom and no paper towels to substitute. **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. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation hired more than 60 days prior with no state approved food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed multiple employees hired more than 60 days prior with no reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 1 and only state approved food handler training certificate missing trainers name and identification number.
Basic 7
06-09-2Basic – 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. See stop sale. Observed 10 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing label indicating to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen packaging stored in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from opened glass bottle beverage that was stored over chest freezer in kitchen.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a phone-watch.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid in disrepair on chest freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest freezers in kitchen.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored in plastic to-go bag above chest in kitchen. Employee moved salt to food-grade container and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.