BOAT DOCK SEAFOOD CHICKEN AND GRILL
7841 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-624-2150
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2024
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 3 live roaches underneath empty soiled cardboard box in unused cabinet near window. 4 live roaches under empty soiled cardboard box underneath table under truck window. Person in charge cleaned and discarded entire area.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025077441 | Aug 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soda can stored in hand wash sink in truck. Person in charge removed.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with a chipped tip stored on knife rack above three compartment sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed food truck using garden hose to fill water tank from hose bibb.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored on top of container of raw fish items in small reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 3 live roaches underneath empty soiled cardboard box in unused cabinet near window. 4 live roaches under empty soiled cardboard box underneath table under truck window. Person in charge cleaned and discarded entire area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on shelf inside unused cabinet near truck window. Person in charge cleaned and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at temperatures of 51F stored near truck entrance. Person in charge stated chicken was recently purchased and they were in process of getting in moved to reach in freezer. Person in charge placed in reach in freezer. Raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of dawn dish soap stored next to food items by hand wash sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed truck filling water tank from hose bibb with no vacuum breaker attached to church building.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw chicken stored in hand wash sink by truck entrance. Person in charge removed chicken.
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 one employee hired 3 weeks prior with no signed reporting agreement.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has probe thermometer, only for hot foods. Operator ordered correct one during inspection.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach-in cooler. Operator ordered during inspection.
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.