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JAX FISH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN

847 DUNN AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3480418
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8791415
DBPR license2615245

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#20High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024. Operator called and made payment during inspection, not updated on inspection app. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#21High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, tub of raw chicken identified as employee food stored over cases of raw shrimp. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area, pan of raw conch stored over sauces. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip,top reach-in cooler, tzatziki sauce, can mushroom, cooked chicken, cut lettuce (44-47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated lid open for lunch, ambient temperature 36f. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, metal spoon stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. At cook line, cloth towel and scrub pad stored on faucet of handwash sink. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#25Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In prep area on lower shelf, spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled.

Basic 19

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter, small tank under soda dispenser not secured. In prep area, 2 large tanks not secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under seasoning/breading containers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, open bottle water on prep counter. In prep area, open bottle water in reach-in cooler, in case of tomatoes. In prep area, open bottle water on prep table. All drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At cook line in bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler, 2 containers of food stored with and over customer foods. Operator discarded personal food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#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 cook line, employee keys and cell phones on top of microwave and on prep counter. In back kitchen storage area, employee shirts stored on cases of oil. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. At front counter, sliding door of counter top dessert cooler broken. Operator placed tape on door, ordered new door. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall behind cooking equipment soiled. Floor in both dry storage area have build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At cook line, fries, chicken and oil stored on floor. Operator had employee move to racks. At front counter, cases of tea on floor under counter. Moved to rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. At dumpster enclosure, one lid on dumpster broken. Operator stated he called last week for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure, unbagged trash on ground behind dumpster. Also, build up of grease on ground in dumpster enclosure. Employee swept enclosure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#11Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In prep area, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching sugar. Employee moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#13Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#14Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing multiple cardboard boxes for sauces, in chest reach-in freezer and cooked chicken (reusing raw chicken boxes). Operator started moving to plastic containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#15Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sinks, multiple seafood items thawing in standing water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in both back dry storage areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. At ice machine, ice scoop has handle broken off. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet towels on counters throughout establishment.

#19Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, multiple bulk seasoning containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.