JAX SNAPPERS
2901 NE JACKSONVILLE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34479
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. At the cook line, above freezer, observed container of ointment medicine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At the cook line, observed chicken tray stored on top of containers 83F, employee stated chicken was cooked at 10:00, at 2:35 temperature was 83F.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. At the cook line, observed chicken tray stored on top of containers 83F, employee stated chicken was cooked at 10:00, at 2:35 temperature was 83F.
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee came from outside and rinsed his hands in the triple sink, then applied soap to hands and immediately removed the soap without rubbing his hands, also employee started working with food containers and food items. Inspector instructed to stop and properly washed hands in the hands sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Male employee at the cook line working with raw shrimp (breading), started plating cooked rice from warmer into to go containers, Inspector instructed to stop, removed the dirty gloves, washed his hands and continued working with the fully cooked items and single service. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Male employee washed plastic white container and immediately after finishing employee placed container above triple sink with the already cleaned containers, per employee the containers were ready to be use. Inspector explained the correct sanitation process for equipment and utensils/containers to employees. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, observed raw burgers stored above dressings and opened lemon juice, also observed raw chicken containers stored above fish.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (standing double door cooler); raw fish 46F and 45F. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the dry storage room, observed degreaser containers and cleaners stored above dressing containers.
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No documents available at inspection time. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both handwash sinks at the kitchen area blocked, one by boxes and bins and the other one with items inside and shelf in front of sink, manager moved shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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 documents available at inspection time. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No document available at inspection time. **Warning**
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. No documents available for any employees and no training certifications. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Both Handwash sinks at the kitchen area without soap, also the one next to ice machine no readable sign and no paper towel.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the server station (front counter area), spray bottle with yellow solution not labeled.
Basic 15
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the dry storage area, observed cigarettes above food containers, also at the cook line electronic cigarette on shelf above freezer.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employees at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Stacked containers above triple sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At the cook line, observed container of chicken wings on floor, also case of red onions, bag of yellow onions and opened bag of flour on floor.
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At the cook line above fryers filters missing.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink located outside, no water available, not accessible and draining plumbing disconnected, Observed evidence of grease and heavy debris under sink. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under prep tables soiled, also walk-in cooler door with mold like substance. At the front counter, juice dispenser machine exterior soiled with mold, also base of soda nozzles.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster located Behind the establishment
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employees drinks above opened container of fish, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed used gloves next to cut lettuce at the cook line **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple to go containers stored not inverted, also observed cases of single service on floor.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Inside triple sink, observed raw shrimp in standing water temperature of shrimp 59F, employee moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind breading station (in front of fryers) heavily soiled. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple Bulk containers not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:35 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.