FLOATING SEA CAFE
8661 OLD KINGS RD S, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 9042947405
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen area. One fly in frontline prep area.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
No handwash sink for employees. No Hand Wash Sink at frontline prep area.
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/. Establishment has moved coolers to frontline. Added frontline prep counters. Movable Ice bin. Coolers. Blender machines. Coffee espresso machine.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No handwash sink for employees. No Hand Wash Sink at frontline prep area.
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/. Establishment has moved coolers to frontline. Added frontline prep counters. Movable Ice bin. Coolers. Blender machines. Coffee espresso machine.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of hot dogs date marked 2/5 in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle. Sanitizer. By foods. Moved by manager.
No handwash sink for employees. No Hand Wash Sink at frontline prep area.
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/. Establishment has moved coolers to frontline. Added frontline prep counters. Movable Ice bin. Coolers. Blender machines. Coffee espresso machine.
Food stored in undrained ice. Ice bin not constantly draining.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen area. One fly in frontline prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at frontline dispenser. Replaced by manger.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personnel blanket on rear food rack. Moved by manager.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.