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LA MARSA GRILL & SEAFOOD

5671 UNIVERSITY BLVD W · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3417174
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8596072
DBPR license2616429

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at both spigot bibs at mop sink area. Missing multiple back flow preventers on exterior building on spigots **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at all hand wash sinks in kitchen area. Manager provided paper towel for one of sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at warehouse washing area and back storage area

#7Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – Plans review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress but not matching. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At licensing, plans on file do not match what operator sent in. Operator will revised plans and re-submit to Plan review for approval. Hand wash sink missing on plan on front counter area. Operator states wants to have this relocated. Ice machine not on plans in back storage area along with installed hand wash sink. Reach in make table cooler and prep tables not on plans. Cook line cooking equipments are flip flop and gyro machine is removed. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water in entire establishment. Water temperature at 73F. Operator waiting to have gas working **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in front counter area over drink station in disrepair. Ceiling tile in back storage area missing

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom. Operator provided closed lid trash can **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back kitchen door with day light showing thru

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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 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.