JAX FISH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN
656 EDGEWOOD AVE, Jacksonville FL 32254 · 904-662-1832
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 10 visits since March 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 flying insects near large flour containers near rear exit of kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019010514 | Feb 20, 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings at temperatures of 111-123F on bottom shelf of table under expo window. Person in charge stated wings were cooked for a large order and are meant to be reheated for service. Cooked chicken wings (111-123F - Hot Holding)
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no proof of food handler training.
Jan 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch lip of garbage receptacle, exit through rear exit of kitchen, then return and don gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw shrimp then handle cooked wings for service without changing gloves and washing hands. Stop Sale issued. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no proof of parasite destruction for raw conch being sold in conch salad.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee handle raw shrimp then handle cooked wings for service without changing gloves and washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings at temperatures of 111-123F on bottom shelf of table under expo window. Person in charge stated wings were cooked for a large order and are meant to be reheated for service. Cooked chicken wings (111-123F - Hot Holding)
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad posters posted on exterior of building for drive through. Drive through menu and conch posters have no indication that conch is raw.
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 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no proof of food handler training.
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 raw fish being thawed in original reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in corner of kitchen. Person in charge began opening all reduced oxygen packagings.
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch lip of garbage receptacle, exit through rear exit of kitchen, then return and don gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw shrimp then handle cooked wings for service without changing gloves and washing hands. Stop Sale issued. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in original box raw chicken was delivered in. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cooked wings.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no proof of parasite destruction for raw conch being sold in conch salad.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat banana puddings in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed; raw chicken stored over raw calamari in reach in cooler in corner of cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee handle raw shrimp then handle cooked wings for service without changing gloves and washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings at temperatures of 111-123F on bottom shelf of table under expo window. Person in charge stated wings were cooked for a large order and are meant to be reheated for service. Cooked chicken wings (111-123F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 missing vacuum breakers for hose bibbs at mop sink near rear exit.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad posters posted on exterior of building for drive through. Drive through menu and conch posters have no indication that conch is raw.
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 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 employees hired within past 3 days with no signed reporting agreements.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no proof of food handler training.
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 raw fish being thawed in original reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in corner of kitchen. Person in charge began opening all reduced oxygen packagings.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to reach in freezer in disrepair on cook line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of ice scoop and seasoning scoops in direct contact with products.
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in standing reach in freezer in rear of kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food managers for establishment.
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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any state approved food handler certifications for 1 employee hired more than 60 days prior.
Nov 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in standing reach in freezer in rear of kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food managers for establishment.
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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any state approved food handler certifications for 1 employee hired more than 60 days prior.
Sep 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 flying insects near large flour containers near rear exit of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in standing reach in freezer in rear of kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food managers for establishment.
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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any state approved food handler certifications for 1 employee hired more than 60 days prior.
Sep 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 flying insects near large flour containers near rear exit of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in standing reach in freezer in rear of kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food managers for establishment.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw conch being served as part of a conch salad special with no indication conch is raw.
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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any state approved food handler certifications for 1 employee hired more than 60 days prior.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for establishment. Special menu item has raw conch served in conch salad. Inspector emailed consumer advisory but has not been posted.
Sep 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands then use paper towels dry hands but discard paper towels rapidly and finish drying hands on clothes. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken stored in original box raw chicken was delivered in. Person in charge began voluntarily discarding potentially contaminated prices and transferring cooked chicken to clean food-contact containers.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 flying insects near large flour containers near rear exit of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in standing reach in freezer in rear of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at temperatures of 51-57F store on bottom shelf of prep tables on cook line. Person in charge stated chicken was cooked day prior and held in walk-in cooler. Chicken was removed from walk-in cooler 1.5 hours prior to wait until ordered. Employee returned chicken to cooler. Cooked chicken (51-57F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish soap and floor cleaner stored over ready to eat food items on spice rack near rear exit. Person in charge moved chemicals.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food managers for establishment.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw conch being served as part of a conch salad special with no indication conch is raw.
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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any state approved food handler certifications for 1 employee hired more than 60 days prior.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed employee reporting agreements for any employee.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for establishment. Special menu item has raw conch served in conch salad. Inspector emailed consumer advisory but has not been posted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored above and next to food items throughout kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed; opened bag of raw philly cheesesteak meat stored over opened bag of ready to eat mozzarella sticks in chest freezer on cook line. Opened bag of raw scallops stored over ready to eat fries in standing reach in freezer near three compartment sink. Person in charge moved all food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed opened container of raw chicken stored over container of raw fish in standing reach in cooler by expo window on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed; two missing vacuum breakers on hose bibbs near interior rear exit of kitchen. Two missing vacuum breakers at mop sink on exterior of building near rear exit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken prepared on site with no date marking stored in walk-in cooler.
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 unopened packages of raw fish thawed in standing reach in cooler by expo window on cook line. Packages have labeling indicating fish should be removed from packaging before thawing.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed; scoop with handle in direct contact of product in cooked rice in rice steamer on cook line. Scoop with handle in direct contact with product in seasoning container in expo window. Person in charge removed scoop handles from product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors under flip top cooler on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed two containers of cooked chicken wings with no protective covering stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge added coverings.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No prob thermometer. Operator stated he had probe thermometer but lost it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by triple sink in kitchen not labeled. Operator added label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as scooper for flour in dry storage room by triple sink. Operator removed cups.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks on shelf next to public food. Operator removed drinks.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen. Operator removed oil.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator did not have choking poster. Provided form DBPR HR 5030-105.
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