JC'S FRESH SEAFOOD
1440 DUNN AVENUE #22, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.696.8872
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 40 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects, 1 at cook line area, 1 by ice machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025041119 | Mar 13, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2022014780 | Mar 22, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in glass door reach-in cooler, raw fish stored over cooked crabs. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cooked crabs. In lobby reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on top shelf over bottle drinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At prep area in double door reach-in cooler, Turkey necks cooked 6 days prior not dated. Person in Charge dated container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, interior walls have build up/stains.
Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, gaskets on glass door reach-in cooler torn.
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Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line by fryers, floor and wall soiled. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled with food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area lower shelves, bulk seasoning containers have soiled exteriors. At prep area, shelves by walk-in freezer with microwaves soiled with seasoning residue.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves have rust. Walk-in freezer shelves have rust.
Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wringer on mop bucket.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. In back kitchen, observed 1 flying insect. At front handwash sink, observed 3 insects. Employee killed all insects.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at cook line, milk opened 2 days prior not dated. Employee dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back kitchen, cutting board has stains.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, interior walls and deflection plate have build up/stains.
Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, gaskets on glass door reach-in cooler torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall soiled. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up at walk-in freezer door frame. Employee broke ice off.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, shelves soiled with seasoning debris. At cook line reach-in cooler, plastic containers and lids have soiled exteriors. At cook line and prep area lower shelves, bulk seasoning/flour containers have soiled exteriors. At front counter, exterior of slide door rack has build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At hallway to restroom, case of tshirt bags on floor. Employee moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In lobby area reach-in freezer, Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods nor frozen solid. AC in lobby not working, currently being serviced. Employee moved all items to walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves and wall have rust.
Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected.
May 19, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw shrimp stored over open bag of hush puppies. Person in Charge moved shrimp to correct storage level.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated he thawed shrimp and placed in cooler approximately 3 hours earlier. Ambient thermometer shows cooler at 50f. Shrimp moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelves across from restroom, case of sterno stored over lemon pepper seasoning. Person in Charge moved sterno to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep tables, bulk seasoning containers interiors soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen area, interior of ice machine door has build up.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall has grease build up. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, case of fish stored on floor. Person in Charge moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, ice buildup up in reach-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up below condenser unit.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled metal pan. Person in Charge moved pan to be washed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, shelves soiled with seasoning debris. At cook line reach-in cooler, plastic containers and lids have soiled exteriors. At cook line and prep area lower shelves, bulk seasoning/flour containers have soiled exteriors.
Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected. Person in Charge repaired drain line.
Mar 14, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At front counter, 11 containers of dip, no receipt available. Establishment has tax certificate for supplier, no invoice.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 22 total rodent droppings, 18 in back kitchen under AC handler unit and 4 in back kitchen under triple sinks. Person in Charge cleaned all droppings.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at front handwash sink. Person in Charge stocked during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. After running for several minutes, all handwash sinks water temperature only reached 73f Also, triple sinks hot water reached 70f.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Walls in ice machine have build up.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom door propped open.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled. Wall in walk-in cooler soiled. Walls in back kitchen area soiled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled metal pan. Person in Charge moved to be washed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen soiled. Exterior of plastic containers at cook line soiled. Plastic shelves by walk-in freezer soiled.
Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach-in cooler by back door, raw shell eggs stored over cooked crab. Person in Charge moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In prep area glass door reach-in cooler, multiple food items identified as personal, stored with customer foods. Person in Charge moved personal foods to bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area, cell phone and mail stored on prep table. Person in Charge moved items.
Floors, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled. Wall in walk-in cooler soiled. Walls in back kitchen area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen soiled. Exterior of plastic containers at cook line soiled. Exterior of ice machine. Plastic shelves by walk-in freezer soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of togo bags stored on floor by restroom. Person in Charge moved bags to shelf.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects, 1 at cook line area, 1 by ice machine.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In cook line reach-in freezer, breaded raw oysters stored over open bag of hush puppies. In customer area reach-in freezer, cooked corn in zip top bags stored below packages of raw cod. Operator moved items to correct storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler at prep area, turkey necks cooked 3 days prior, not dated.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rest room in kitchen missing door closer.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle water on shelf with grocery items across from front counter reach-in cooler. Operator moved drink.
Floors, walls and/ or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under shelves in back kitchen/dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled pan. Operator placed scoop in clean pan.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on top shelf by walk-in freezer, interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen soiled. Exterior of plastic containers at cook line soiled. Exterior of ice machine. Plastic shelves by walk-in freezer soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On upper shelf above restroom door, aluminum pans not inverted. Operator inverted.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler by back exit door, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat crab. Items moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training records are expired.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler, cardboard lining shelves where margarine is stored. Cardboard removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under reach in coolers at front counter. Wall under and around triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in back kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoop for bulk seasoning in prep area. Scoop moved.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in back storage area are rusted. Interior of walk in cooler door and walls are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves are soiled in kitchen area. Handles for reach in coolers are soiled. Glass door for oyster reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled. Employee began cleaning shelves.
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.