MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE
225 E COASTLINE DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32202
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
29-44-4High Priority – Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. On dipper well, **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loading dish machine then went to get box with food, explained to employee and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hand sink at server area and dump sink at bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On fryer baskets and ice machine
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With container on top, hand sink at bar, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. None **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by prep sink and hand sink at bar, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed one, printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secure. One not secured
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. At server area
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep unit by prep sink, cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwashing room, employee cleaned it up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back prep area
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at server area and hand sink at bar **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:43 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.