BRIX TAPHOUSE & BAR
300 2 ST N, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904 241 4668
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 42 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen..
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on table next to cutting board. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag of tools stored on soda boxes at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glass ware in bar area wet nesting. Manager removed and stored properly to dry.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung mop to dry properly.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above soups in steam well. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler near steam table Diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager will relocate items inside cooler. Manager stated may be due to the lid being open during lunch.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with back flow preventer incorrectly installed before the splitter, the non chemical side of splitter needed back flow device. Manager placed a back flow on non chemical side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Manager placed drain cover on drain of Mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry properly. Employee hung mop to dry properly.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Chemical that was hooked up was empty. Manager was able to prime and get chemical dish machine to sanitize properly. Took second test at 100ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow on the non chemical side of splitter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing widow cleaner without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near cook line soiled.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink. Manager placed cover back on drain.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open container near coffee machine without lid or straw. Observed multiple drinks stored on prep shelves throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cracked shell eggs on walk in floor. Manager had employee clean during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored to dry. Manager hung mop to dry properly.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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 multiple soda holders soiled in bar area with mold like substance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of floor cleaner without label. Employee removed and discarded spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting boards deeply grooved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 containers of frozen chicken in prep sink thawing in ice water. Manager turned water on both containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry. Employee removed and stored properly.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders 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 at top of unit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks not adequately secured. Operator will secure properly.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: hallway.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spice In Prep table. Moved by manager
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment by prep line. Moved by manager.
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.