MAD O CARIBBEAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
9735 OLD ST. AUGUSTINE RD. SUITE 13, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904-410-4954
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Establishment sells juice squeezed in house per person in charge and bottled in house with no warning label.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.26.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Establishment sells juice squeezed in house per person in charge and bottled in house with no warning label.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge with no proof of CFM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Field peas made Sunday per person in charge not date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in glue trap in women's restroom, one dead roach in glue trap in men's restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease accumulated on floor at cookline. Debris observed on floor along walls in kitchen area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing minimum labeling on juice for customer self service.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline equipment with grease accumulated. Hood filters with heavy grease accumulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service item cases stored on floor in secondary storage area. Person in charge began raising.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/ Expired Certified Food Manager card (owner)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food stored in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink dispenser. Replaced by manger.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : frontline.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under cookline equipment.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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/ Owners Manager certification expired
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray in front Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand Wash Sink dispenser not functioning.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under cook line equipment.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at front.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service containers on floor. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meats thawing at room temperature. Moved by manager.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen and frontline.
Food stored on floor. Bag Of rice on floor. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meats in shopping bag. Cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No proof of any employee training.
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw eggs over vegetables in cooler. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand wash sink blocked by containers / equipment and food in Hand wash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frontline Hand wash sink used for thawing fish.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen and rear Hand wash sinks.
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. No proof of any employee training.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of kitchen equipment. Old microwave.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.rear exit door with no self closing mechanism.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Brocken faucet handle to rear Hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish and shrimp thawing In kitchen Hand wash sinks. Moved by manager.
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.