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MR SNAPPERS CHICKEN AND FISH

1338 DUNN AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3359285
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8378545
DBPR license2615859

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#16High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Two grey trash cans used for flour storage.

#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and soap stored on same shelf with sauces in storage area. Grill cleaner stored with oil on shelf near fryers. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near rear exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#19Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager certification expired.

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter as evidenced by ice in sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ No certified food manager present with six employees working. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink in kitchen. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added an outdoor walk in freezer next to the outdoor dry storage unit and did not submit plans for unit. Inspector spoke with Andrea R in plan review and she is adding the unit to their plans. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelf on cook line. Cardboard removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom in dining area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prayer blanket of dry food storage shelf. Blanket moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Items only being hand washed and rinsed. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters are broken.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in outside storage unit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Margarine in walk in cooler. Shrimp and chicken in walk in freezer. Multiple items in outside walk in freezer. Some items moved and stored correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment on southwest side of property. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open outside on southwest side of property. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in bulk season salt container. Scoop moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in cooking and prep areas. Exterior of grey containers for flour. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil containers in dry storage area not inverted. Containers inverted. Multiple cases of to go items on floor in outside shed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#15Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall near walk in freezer in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 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 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.