DOCKSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
2510 2 AVE N, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-595-5454
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects near ware washing.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Deviledcrab (56F - Cold Holding); Red raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); Grouper (56F - Cold Holding);; Raw smelt (56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice on all items.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. 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).
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers in ware washing on dry rack wet nesting. Manager will have employee remove and place back through wash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed establishment without hot water.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed establishment without hot water.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed establishment without hot water.
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade towels used as liner for food container/ equipment. Observed in use non food grade towels to line food equipment in prep areas. Manager removed and stored properly.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed establishment without hot water.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed establishment without hot water.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing purple degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed establishment without hot water.
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 also near ice chute piece of card board hanging.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty on prep line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on clean dry rack. Manager removed and stored to dry properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing station in prep area and at mop sink without employee handwashing signs. Inspector sent copies of handwashing signs to restaurant.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on containers in prep area being stored.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects near ware washing.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on rack in prep area Butter (56F - Cold Holding).
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed collard greens cooked on 7-18-2025 in walk in cooler without date pulled from freezer. Manager stated greens are cooked and immediately placed in freezer. Employee placed date on frozen collard greens.
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 vent near prep area soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. 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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without beard guards.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Opened employee food in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee cupcakes stored with food served to the public. Manager removed and stored properly.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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 prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on rack near food. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 with gloved hands touch glasses and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects in kitchen by back prep station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 2:30pm found raw shrimp (60F); raw fishes (45-48F); cooked chicken (53F); crab cakes (48F); stuffed crab shells (49F) stored in reach in cooler in frying station at the end of the cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Employee stated food was restocked from the walk in cooler at 10:30am. Manager moved food to the walk in freezer. loaded bake potatoes (45-48F); white cheddar cheese (48F); hotdogs (52F); spinach cakes (45F) stored in reach in cooler in grill station on cook line. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 41.9F. Employee stated food restocked from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Manager placed bags of ice over food.
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. Queso and Butter held under time control on cook line and food is not time marked. Manager stated food was taking out of the cooler 3 hours ago. Manager time marked food.
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Certified manager lacks knowledge of all 8 food allergens. Reviewed with manager and emailed him food allergen handout.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
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