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SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK

1018A N THIRD ST · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3332657
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351915
DBPR license2611718

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line across from grill area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 11

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks not adequately secured, Located outside of kitchen.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip to cooler with cutting board deeply grooved.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee personal items stored in food preparation area. Spoke to employee regarding personal items and proper storage. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen tiles on cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tong stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line the reach in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager started to take stickers off some of the pans. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados with stickers in flip top cooler. Manager instructed employee to remove stickers and wash avocados. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.