DICK MONDELL'S JAX BEACH
275 S 12TH AVE, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.349.8040
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
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JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near 3 compartment sink.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Cilantro lime made with sour cream dated 7-25-2026, House made garlic sauce made with roasted garlic dated 7-25-2026. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in stand alone freezer, frozen reduced oxygen packaging of Roasted garlic dated 7-21-2026 See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in table top cooler Ground beef (61F-62F - Cold Holding); Roasted corn (63F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F. Manager removed and placed in walk in cooler. Observed in table top cooler closer to drive through window Cole slaw (64F - Cold Holding). Pan was sitting inside pan with lettuce. Manager removed and placed inside reach in cooler.
Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging of semi frozen raw minced poultry without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants located in chest freezer without date, time of packaging. Observed in stand alone freezer, frozen reduced oxygen packaging of Roasted garlic dated 7-21-2026 See stop sale.
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Cilantro lime made with sour cream dated 7-25-2026, House made garlic sauce made with roasted garlic dated 7-25-2026. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in stand alone freezer, frozen reduced oxygen packaging of Roasted garlic dated 7-21-2026 See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in table top cooler Ground beef (61F-62F - Cold Holding); Roasted corn (63F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F. Manager removed and placed in walk in cooler. Observed in table top cooler closer to drive through window Cole slaw (64F - Cold Holding). Pan was sitting inside pan with lettuce. Manager removed and placed inside reach in cooler.
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 device incorrectly installed before the splitter. Splitter has two hoses connected. Manager removed splitter until they receive additional back flow device.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment using outdoor smoker without plan review approval. Inspector called plan review and added smoker to plans.
Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging of semi frozen raw minced poultry without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants located in chest freezer without date, time of packaging. Observed in stand alone freezer, frozen reduced oxygen packaging of Roasted garlic dated 7-21-2026 See stop sale.
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 a bracelet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice. Manager removed and stored properly.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without latest inspection report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed drawer coolers gaskets under grill soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry. Manager stored mop to dry properly.
Jan 23, 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
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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 establishment using Time As A Public Health Control for partially cooked raw beef without paper or time mark. Manager found timer and set for raw partially cooked beef.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using Time As A Public Health Control for partially cooked raw beef without paper. Inspector provided manager with Time As A Public Health Control and manager completed during inspection.
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 employee drinks on shelf above prep tables. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation wearing jewelry, bracelets and watch. Employees removed jewelry.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection 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 stored on shelf above 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 wearing bracelets. Employee removed and stored properly.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on shelf above food preparation. Manager had employees remove and store properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Manager will have employee hang to dry properly.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 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 in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef in drawer cooler Raw beef (57F - Cold Holding). Manager removed raw beef and placed in walk in cooler. Meat was brought out of cooler at 11am. Observed Partial cook beef (67F - Cold Holding). Manager explained that they partially cook meat. Inspector provided written document for the non continuous cooking procedure. Manager will update
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment using no continuous cooking process on beef patties without written procedures. Inspector provided non continuous cooking procedures to complete.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of required training for employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on 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 bracelets on.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment on NOST license and has tables and chairs ( 5 tables -20 chairs)under canopy.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor of walk in. Manager removed onions and stored properly.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.