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SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK

1018A N THIRD ST · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497300
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873137
DBPR license2611718

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Salmon (50F – Cold Holding); Beef (52F – Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); Spinach dip (51F – Cold Holding); Ham (50F – Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding). Cooler has ambient temperature of 53F. Observed partial ice placed on some of the proteins but only half of the protein was covered. Employee will place more ice on all TCS foods held in cooler. Observed in sushi cooler Tuna (54F – Cold Holding); Cream cheese (54F – Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 56F. Manager removed and placed in reach in cooler. Manager placed more ice on all TCS items.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table chorizo (110F – Hot Holding). Chorizo was double panned on heat table. Manager removed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders soiled in bar area.

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line deeply grooved.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.