JVILLE SEAFOOD MARKET AND RESTAURANT
937 ARLINGTON RD N, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 9049300198
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 12 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator demonstrated how mop water is dumped onto ground in rear of establishment. Observed waste water inside cracks in pavement of rear parking lot rear exit door.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021002292 | Dec 7, 2020 | Jul 8, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen, employee provided
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks in kitchen
Dec 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen, employee provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen. Employee provided
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks in kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked fried chicken stored in old raw chicken box.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw wings in walk in cooler over cooked potatoes. Moved cooked potatoes to store correctly
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen, employee provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen. Employee provided
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks in kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal open soda can in glass cooler over seafood, discarded
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib in kitchen next to handsink, needs back flow preventer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen no paper towels, manager provided
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both unisex restrooms no covered trash cans
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for Como in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in 2 door glass cooler torn
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hung over kitchen near breader area, manager removed strips from ceiling
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bananas pudding on walk in freezer floor. Moved to shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk in freezer
Stored food not covered. Snow crabs stored on shelves no barrier, moved to metal pan
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in staying water at triple sink, manager placed under running water
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib under handsink in kitchen,needed vacuum breaker
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen no paper towel. Manager provided
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open container of oil, shrimp in water, case of fried chicken on floor of kitchen. Cooked crabs on floor of walk in cooler. Cakes on floor of walk in freezer
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in flip top cooler,
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and fish thawing in water at triple sink. Placed under running water
Sep 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked shrimp
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked Chicken wings stored in card board box that previously stored raw chicken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink used to store raw chicken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided
No soap provided at handwash sink.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Restroom for customers. Employee states lost key
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen no hat
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Chicken wings stored in cardboard box that previously held raw chicken
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of pork free red beans stored on walk in freezer floor Case of onions on floor
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator demonstrated how mop water is dumped onto ground in rear of establishment. Observed waste water inside cracks in pavement of rear parking lot rear exit door.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from previous location near office.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has no mop sink.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator demonstrated how mop water is dumped onto ground in rear of establishment. On open warning on call back
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw case of shell eggs stored over cooked wings in walk in cooler shelf. Moved by manager.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling cash transactions and then preparing food without washing hands
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray chemical stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on bib under hand wash sink in kitchen area
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plan review look up information and changes needed by operator and plan review to update. Operator needs to install hand wash sink in front area and mop sink not installed to wall. Time extension given 30 days. On open call back warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen hand wash sink. Employee provided
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. Operator has some food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has no sanitizer of any kind. Manager purchased bleach next door
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Some vents in kitchen over dish machine and make table area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Glass double door upright reach in cooler with torn gasket
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in Freezer floor
No cleaning access to grease trap.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Plan review look up information and changes needed by operator and plan review to update. Operator needs to install hand wash sink in front area and mop sink not installed to wall. Time extension given 30 days. On open call back warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of glass reach in cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior glass reach in cooler soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked wings being stored inside in direct contact of raw chicken box that is being reused in walk in cooler
Mar 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator demonstrated how mop water is dumped onto ground in rear of establishment. Observed waste water inside cracks in pavement of rear parking lot rear exit door.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on December 1, 2023.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from previous location near office.
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 removed a handsink and mop sink without plan review.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has no mop sink.
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator demonstrated how mop water is dumped onto ground in rear of establishment. Observed waste water inside cracks in pavement of rear parking lot rear exit door.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on December 1, 2023.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator indicated employees were using bathroom sink for hand washing. Inspector educated operator that all employees must use hand wash sink located near walk in cooler and that hand wash sink can be used for no other purposes.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from previous location near office.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink right of prep station and across from walk in cooler had no towels. Operator added towels.
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 removed a handsink and mop sink without plan review.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on flip top cooler right of reach in cooler. Operator removed cell phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water dripping from inverted containers stored over triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler beneath flip top right of reach in cooler has torn gaskets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes filled with packaged cakes n floor in walk in freezer. Operator lifted items from floor and placed on pallet. Observed boxes of cooking oil on floor near storage rack. Operator lifted items unto pallets.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in front counter display case.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has no mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer across from walk in cooler near rear exit has soiled gaskets.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid on dumpster open. Operator closed lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pieces of equipment and other miscellaneous items not needed for purposes of restaurant operations.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet wiping cloths stored on flip top cooler left of reach in cooler. Operator removed wiping cloths.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 bins filled with white powdery substance on storage rack across from triple sink unlabeled.
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.