AJUA MEXICAN KITCHEN
311 3 ST N STE 107, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-483-1005
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Queso dated 3-9-2026, Refried beans dated 3-9-2026,House made Pablo Ranch dated 3-2-2026, House made Chipotle Aioli made with fresh garlic dated 3-12-2026. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 13 flying insects. 7 flying insects in dry storage room adjacent to kitchen. 2 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on server line near entrance to cook line. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine.
Mar 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Queso dated 3-9-2026, Refried beans dated 3-9-2026,House made Pablo Ranch dated 3-2-2026, House made Chipotle Aioli made with fresh garlic dated 3-12-2026. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 13 flying insects. 7 flying insects in dry storage room adjacent to kitchen. 2 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on server line near entrance to cook line. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink in bar area used as dump sink. Manager removed strainer from sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Fragrance solution without label. Employee placed label on bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to chemical dish machine. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled with grease over grill area.
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect in bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler Commercially processed snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on top of ice machine at soda station. Manager removed and stored properly.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof employee food training.
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. Observed establishment with employee health agreement forms. Inspector will send copy of Employee health agreement form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer solution without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
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. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler Commercially processed snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged on cook line.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near mop sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one certified food manager expired 11-14-2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed bar cooler and reach in cooler near bar gaskets soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not stored to dry. Employee placed mops to dry properly.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles in kitchen dusty.
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