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#1 JVILLE SEAFOOD MARKET

5625-02 NORWOOD AVE, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904-764-1052

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2614080
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, turkey necks (50F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler 1 hour, items getting cooked. Ambient temperature 50f for live crabs.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2019014326Feb 6, 2019May 6, 2019$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. At front counter, pesticide emitting hangable strip behind prepackaged food items. Per operator over two years old. Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Top two oyster tags missing date of last served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter sliding glass door with broken glass repaired with duct tape.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor of walk in freezer with raised tiles, no longer easily cleanable.
Basic/36-12-4
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on seal of reach in chest freezer. Ice buildup up in pile on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on bottom plate of middle microwave behind front counter. Operator began to clean.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In sliding top reach in freezer, icee drink cups packaged in house lacking product labeling other than date marking. Discussed with operator.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris build up in door gasket of reach in chest freezer next to flip top reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored inside mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution container of only soap and water stored on the floor of prep line.
Basic/21-38-4
The state's own report →
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. In kitchen, operator placing cooked crawfish in styrofoam togo containers, touching crawfish with both hands only one has glove.
High priority/09-01-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen, hose bibb by handwash sink with green hose attached, missing backflow preventer.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, handwash sink missing paper towels. Operator supplied.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, spray bottle identified as glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, ice machine bin interior has lime scale build up.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door has rust that has pitted surface.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter area, blanket and prayer mat stored on shelves with seasonings. Operator moved items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. In shell oyster reach-in cooler (coke cooler), side panels broken, insulation exposed. Also, white cutting board has deep grooves. At front counter area, glass doors on display coolers have cracked glass, duct tape used to repair one.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer, multiple floor tiles cracked/broken/missing.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter area, scoop in bulk garlic container has handle touching food. Operator moved scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine door soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in cooler, wood crab crates reused for cooked crab. In walk-in freezer, multiple wax lined cardboard boxes reused for storage of cooked items in plastic bags..
Basic/25-32-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room by office area, multiple cases of plastic cups stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, bulk flour container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach-in cooler at cook line, raw fish stored over cooked crab. Employee moved crab. In chest freezer at cook line, open bag of scallops stored over bags of fries.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, turkey necks (50F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler 1 hour, items getting cooked. Ambient temperature 50f for live crabs.
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, ice machine bin has lime scale build up.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door has rust that has pitted surface.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line, flip top reach-in cooler and chest freezer handles have build up.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment in poor repair. In shell oyster reach-in cooler (coke cooler), side panels broken, insulation exposed. Also, white cutting board has deep grooves. At front counter area, glass doors on display coolers have cracked glass, duct tape used to repair one.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer, multiple floor tiles cracked/broken/missing.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter area, scoops in bulk season and garlic containers have handles touching food.
Basic/10-01-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter, handwash sink near microwaves missing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gasket soiled. Exterior of ice machine door soiled. At front counter area, exterior of bulk season container soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Multiple Oyster tags missing last day sold.
Intermediate/01C-09-5/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by triple sinks, no paper towels. Operator supplied.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee certificate expired 10/2024
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen, 2 spray bottles under handwash sink not labeled. Employee emptied.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, ice machine bin has lime scale build up.
Basic/22-20-5
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door has rust that has pitted surface.
Basic/36-51-4
Equipment in poor repair. In shell oyster reach-in cooler, side panels broken. Also, white cutting board has deep grooves. At front counter area, glass doors on display coolers have cracked glass, duct tape used to repair one.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer, multiple floor tiles cracked/broken/missing.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing in shell oyster reach-in cooler. Operator supplied.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter area, bulk garlic seasoning container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At prep sink/counter, hose Bibb under counter missing backflow preventer
High priority/29-34-4
Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Multiple Oyster tags missing last day sold.
Intermediate/01C-09-5
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator sing chlorine sanitizer, has quat strips.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, interior of ice machine door and surrounding area has black mold-like substance. Also scale build up by chute.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On reach-in freezers at front area, cardboard used as shelves.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line area, open employee can drink on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. At front counter area, glass doors on display coolers have cracked glass, duct tape used to repair one.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At mop sink, faucet tube broken off.
Basic/29-09-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer, floor tiles cracked or missing.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup on floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter,scoops in Jville and garlic seasonings have handles touching food. Operator moved scoops.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter area, missing handwash sign at one handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have flour dust build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At back kitchen area, joint compound stored on shelf with single service items.
High priority/41-10-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both kitchen handwash sinks. Employee supplied.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. One employee present,hired less than 60 days, no proof available. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In kitchen, restroom door not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling/floor tile missing. Ceiling tiles over walk-in freezer. Floor tiles in walk-in freezer.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. At front counter area, glass doors on display coolers have cracked glass, duct tape used to repair one.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter area, sifter in bulk seasoning container has handle touching product. Operator moved sifter.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory present. Inspector emailed advisory.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/floor tile missing. Ceiling tiles above walk in freezer. Floor tile in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-36-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen by prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor near rear exit door.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop in ice at front counter. Ice scoop moved.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink on far side of front counter. Inspector emailed sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked window for front counter repaired with duct tape.
Basic/14-47-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket chlorine 0ppm. Operator added more chlorine. Re-tested 100ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.