BEACH HUT CAFE
1281 S 3 ST, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.249.3516
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near dish machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Employee primed and ran machine few times. Took second test at 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cut tomatoes (44F-47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F-47F - Cold Holding); Corn beef (44F-47F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (44F-47F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (45F-47F - Cold Holding). Items fully filled to rim of containers, air blowing directly towards reach in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager removed excess foods and closed lid to cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb connected to a red hose at 3 compartment sink without a back flow device.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing from drain located in walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind employee hand sink located in kitchen.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed multiple items being held on Time As A Public Health Control without a time mark. Manager stated food was out at 6:30am. Manager placed time mark on foods.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at 3 compartment sink with red hose attached without a back flow device. Operator placed back flow on hose Bibb.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some required food training expired.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's restroom without covered receptacle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Apr 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 1 flying insect near mop sink. 2 flying insects in food storage area.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep areas throughout kitchen. Manager will have all employee drinks stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 tubes of ground beef in bucket stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing sign missing at hand sink on cook line. Inspector will provide hand washing sign to establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide (Raid) in back room of kitchen. Operator removed from premises.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed multiple items held on time control without time mark. Operator stated forgot to write down time marks. Operator placed time marks on items held on time.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on fliptop cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on shelf next to food on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with beards engaging in food preparation without beard guards.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of potatoes stored on floor of kitchen.
Mar 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near ware washing area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 establishment with more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed some ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food preparation tables throughout kitchen. Manager had employees remove and store properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on cutting board of flip top cooler on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with beards engaging in food preparation without beard guards.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing ground beef stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on flip top cooler not stored in sanitizing solution. Manager placed in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of cooking oil not labeled. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flying insects in prep area across from walk-in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 establishment without certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled located at entrance of kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed some ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets on.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing ground beef stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager had employee remove and store properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand alone freezer with soiled door gaskets.
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.