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MR SNAPPERS CHICKEN AND FISH

1338 DUNN AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3468749
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779746
DBPR license2615859

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line double door reach-in cooler, raw hamburger stored over raw shrimp. Operator rearranged items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line in double door reach-in cooler, 11 vacuum sealed packages of raw snapper not removed from reduced oxygen package before thawing. Label states to remove from package before thawing.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dish area, can of WD-40 stored with jars of relish. Operator moved Wd-40. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, bucket stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator not able to provide current employee training certificates, all certificates onsite expired. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter area, ice chute on soda dispenser has mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used to line counter and lower shelf at breading station. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line in double door reach-in cooler, 11 vacuum sealed packages of raw snapper not removed from reduced oxygen package before thawing. Label states to remove from package before thawing.

#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing on trash can in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dish area, shoes stored on jar of relish and coat over bag-in-box soda. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors,walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under fryers soiled. At cook line, wall behind cooking equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At cook line, open case of oil on floor. In walk-in cooler, containers of mayonnaise and liquid margarine on floor. In outside walk-in freezer, multiple items on floor. At outside dry storage container, cases of oil on floor. Operator began moving items to shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#8Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease, boxes, lawn waste and debris at dumpster/grease receptacle at back corner of parking lot.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have build up of grease and flour. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At kitchen, back door does not close tightly.

#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen cookline, handwash sink missing cold faucet handle.

#12Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw chicken boxes reused for cooked chicken. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, 2 cases of plastic souffle ups stored on floor. In outside dry storage container, case of metal pans stored on floor.

#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At entrance to kitchen, mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water. Operator hung to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.