BONEFISH GRILL
2400 S 3 ST #302B, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.247.4234
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Under dish machine due to drain sink not draining. Area isolated only under dish machine. All other floor drains working properly
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (134F-143F - Cooking) on cook line. Employee removed chicken and placed in oven to reheat.
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 Rockefeller sauce held on Time As A Public Health Control with out time mark. Employee stated sauce was brought out at 10:30. Employee placed time mark on Rockefeller sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Cooked Artichokes (120F-122F - Hot Holding); Lemon butter (110F-113F - Hot Holding); Cooked Garlic (110F-113F - Hot Holding). Employee removed to reheat.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple soufflé cups without handles used to dispense dressing and sauces in reach in cooler located at the end of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in steam well. Manager turned steam well up.
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bottles stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed wine bottles stored in ice used for drinks served to the public located in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing gloves touch hat and proceeded to engage in preparation. Manager intervened and employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler cracked raw shell egg with raw shell egg. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (49F-53F - Cold Holding); House made dressing with fresh garlic (48F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager placed ice on TCS items.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 food manager expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed sheet pan stored on top of garbage can. Manager removed and stored properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles under dish machine in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in bar area ice scoop handle stored in ice. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in holder located in back room with mold like substance. Manager removed and had employee clean during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle in water in steam well at 68F. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Oysters (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager stated the employees had cooler door open around 9:30am for delivery order.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee handling ready to eat cooked salmon bare handed placing it in catering container. Intervened and educated on foods that are ready to eat must wear gloves.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment not maintaining oyster tags. Observed some tags missing last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around nozzles soiled at soda station.
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. Observed some in-house required employee training expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents on service line soiled.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Employee placed drain cover on drain.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand wash sink without employee hand washing sign. Inspector will send copies of employee handwashing signs.
Mar 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they left from previous day. Manager voluntarily discarded lettuce.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Milk in walk in cooler without date mark.See stop sale. Manager did not know when milk had been opened.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed Milk in walk in cooler without date mark.See stop sale. Manager did not know when milk had been opened.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on clean dry rack wet nesting.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 Propane tanks in back room near exit door. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nov 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cod (44F - Cold Holding) located in drawer cooler. See stop sale Cod is in cooler from previous day. Missing pans observed during inspection. Bag of ice was water(melted) on top of cod. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Employee stated cod was from previous day.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled in bar area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with no proof of required state training hired in July of 2024.
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 in kitchen and service line soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over clean glass ware. 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 personal phone stored over clean glass ware. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting located near ware washing on clean dry rack. Manager removed and placed to air dry properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand washing sign for hand sink located at entrance of kitchen. Inspector will send establishment a copy of Hand washing sign.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Employee closed dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed Mahi in walk in cooler not properly covered. Manager stated Mahi was placed in cooler prior day.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of frozen fish on table to thaw. Manager removed and stored frozen fish back in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry.
Aug 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted corn and black beans (47-51F - Cold Holding), stored in second make table flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Lid was left open and employee closed lid
Jun 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 total live flying insects in establishment in following area: 2 live flying insects at three compartment sink 3 live flying insects at dish machine area on wall
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Under dish machine due to drain sink not draining. Area isolated only under dish machine. All other floor drains working properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted corn and black beans (47-51F - Cold Holding), stored in second make table flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Lid was left open and employee closed lid
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink on non-chemical side of splitter
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease and build up on ground outside back door area on asphalt. Manager aware of situation and will have it cleaned up.
Jun 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 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 approximately 5 total live flying insects in establishment in following area: 2 live flying insects at three compartment sink 3 live flying insects at dish machine area on wall
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Under dish machine due to drain sink not draining. Area isolated only under dish machine. All other floor drains working properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted corn and black beans (47-51F - Cold Holding), stored in second make table flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Lid was left open and employee closed lid
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink on non-chemical side of splitter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen hand wash sink. Manager provided paper towel
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table next to food prep. Employee remove
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prep food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine due to drain sink not draining
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease and build up on ground outside back door area on asphalt. Manager aware of situation and will have it cleaned up.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. Observed can opener soiled. Manager had employees start cleaning during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in back room. Manager provided soap for hand sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed Drain cove missing at mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed Water draining onto floor surface located in back room. Manager stated they have plumber coming to investigate where it was coming from.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded lettuce in reach in cooler on cook line at 47F-50F. Manager stated lettuce was left in cooler from previous day. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce in reach in cooler on cook line at 47F-50F. Manager stated lettuce was left in cooler from previous day. See stop sale.
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 house made mango salsa being held on time control without time mark. Employee stated they just opened and was not able to get sticker on. Employee placed sticker on mango salsa.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment without measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed mop sink missing drain cover.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on flip top cooler next to cutting board. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on drying rack not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager removed wet nesting pans.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink without paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Manager provided paper towels. Observed missing hand washing sign at hand sink near ware washing area. Inspector will provide hand washing sign.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near mop sink Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop properly.
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