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115 B SOUTH THIRD ST, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.249-3866
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dining area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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 employee food training expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreasers without labels. Manager placed labels on spray bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed food prepared on site in grab and go cooler without identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored on prep table next to condiments. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Swai fish not held frozen before using reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Per manager fish were received frozen then thawed and then vacuum sealed and placed in reduced oxygen packages and placed back into walk in freezer.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen. 1 flying insect in dining area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Swai fish not held frozen before using reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Spoke to manager and he explained that fish were frozen then thawed and placed in reduced oxygen packages.
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 some ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed salad, custard, dressings and desserts packaged onsite without identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using ROP packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf over prep table. 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.
Food stored on floor. Observed open box of raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 over prep table. Manager 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 with bracelet and watch on. Employee removed during inspection.
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 floors under equipment soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed open box of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
May 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 in dining area near soda station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelets on.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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 one flying insect near soda station at entrance of kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets at 72F located on prep table in kitchen. Manager stated butter was left from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets at 72F located on prep table in kitchen. Manager stated butter was left from previous day.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to soda station in dining room. Manager labeled spray bottle.
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 floor under grill area soiled. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with dust. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on a food preparation table. Manager removed drink from table 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 items stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
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.