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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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WHISKEY JAX KITCHEN AND COCKTAILS

950 MARSH LANDING PKWY SUITE 370 · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3138268
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7708457
DBPR license2615373

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 8, 2021
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#11High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 3 small cases of strawberries with mold like growth stored in walk in cooler. Chef discarded strawberries. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Chef properly separated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cabbage soup date marked 4/24 in walk in cooler. Chef stated 4/24 was the date the soup was prepared. Chef discarded soup. See Stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings found under soda machine in expo area, 7 rodent droppings found on prep table next to boxes of food in back prep area near exit door, 12 rodent droppings found under prep tables in back prep area, and 10 rodent droppings found under dishmachine in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cabbage soup date marked 4/24 in walk in cooler. Chef stated 4/24 was the date the soup was prepared. Chef discarded soup. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 49°F in left side flip top cooler on cook line. Chef stated pasta was recently restocked from walk in cooler. Chef placed pasta in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards heavily stained on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice present inside handwash sink on cook line. Reviewed proper use of handwash sinks with chef. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs not date marked in walk in cooler. Chef stated ribs were cooked two days ago. Chef date marked ribs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at handwash sink on cook line near managers office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. 1. Floor tiles missing under handwash sink in warewashing area. 2. Ceiling tile missing on cook line above steam table. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand alone reach in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of main reach in cooler and interior of stand alone reach In Freezer have exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Main reach in cooler gasket soiled on cook line. 2. Hood filters soiled on left side hood on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink stored inside main flip top cooler next to stand alone reach in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main reach in cooler interior has accumulation of food debris on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered pans of cooked food stored in walk in cooler. Reviewed policy with chef. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall soiled with dust on cook line above cleaned plates. 2. Floor soiled inside main walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.