GROUPER SHACK JAX BEACH
1700 3 ST S, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-239-8073
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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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 total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insects in dining area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Créme dated 5-26-2026, Cooked cabbage dated 5-29-2026, Cooked Greens dated 5-29-2026. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insects in dining area.
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 no time mark on items held on Time As A Public Health Control. Manager placed time on items.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in hot holding cabinet Cooked rice (110F - Reheating). See stop sale. Manager stated cooked rice was reheated and placed in cabinet at 8am for hot holding.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Cooked macaroni and cheese (100F-110F - Hot Holding). Manager stated macaroni and cheese was reheated in am, manager voluntarily discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop with back flow device incorrectly installed before the splitter. Manager corrected on-site.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager on duty while more than 4 employees are engaging in food preparation.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing station paper towel machine not dispensing. Manager was able to fix machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only 1 employee food training for entire establishment. Employee stated had been employed over 60 days without employee training.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in soda storage room CO2 tank not adequately secured.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged trigger fish still in packaging in prep sink to thaw. Inspector provided guidance on thawing procedures. Employee immediately removed frozen trigger fish from packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed 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 apron stored on reach in cooler. Observed employee phone stored on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in outside dry storage single service boxes stored on floor. Manager will have boxes stored properly.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 dessert display case in ordering area not approved through Tallahassee without Ceiling smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Manager removed display case from front ordering.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed dessert display case in ordering area without smooth Ceiling nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Manager removed display case from front ordering.
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations 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. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect on cook line above cutting boards. Manager removed cutting boards to wash properly. 1 flying insect near dish machine.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs located in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line under heat lamp French fries (90F - Hot Holding). Manager removed and voluntarily discarded.
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 required employee training expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near ice chute soiled.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 6 flying insects in warehouse washing area on dry storage rack. Observed 2 flying insects on service line before kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cut Turkey (50F - Cold Holding) Sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); pimento cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager placed items in ice bath.
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 cooked pasta held on time control without a time mark located on cook line. Manager stated employee recently brought out pasta from walk in cooler. Manager placed time mark on cooked pasta.
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 training expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with a soufflé cup used to dispense without a handle. Manager removed the cup from container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food rack. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection 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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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 employees food safety training expired 3-14-2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with mold like substance around interior chute behind splash guard.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed tip of ice scoop stored in soiled standing water. Manager removed scoop and placed in ware washing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling vent dusty near ware washing area.
Nov 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flying insects in ware washing area. Manager was able to kill 4 flying insects during inspection
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without a back flow device on the non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink.
Spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled behind splash guard with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on rack in ware washing area. Observed employee drink stored on ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets on reach in coolers located on cook line.
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