MAHARLIKA JAX BAR & GRILL
14255 BEACH BLVD STE E, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904-710-3839
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach located inside sanitizer tubes of chemical dish machine. Manager was able to kill and discard.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017046721 | Sep 29, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach located inside sanitizer tubes of chemical dish machine. Manager was able to kill and discard.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at employee handwashing station next to chemical dish machine. Manager provided soap for employee hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed brisket made 2 days prior without date marking. Manager placed date mark on brisket.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food shelves on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on containers on clean dry racks.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand washing station not draining located at te end of cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed employee hand washing station not draining located at te end of cook line.
Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 19 flying insects at mop sink area.
Mar 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 19 flying insects at mop sink area.
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 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 19 flying insects at mop sink area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink at the end of cook line.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom not self closing.
Aug 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice being held hot at 124F.
Aug 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in display cabinet over ready to eat sauces. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in stand alone cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in stand alone cooler along the wall at entrance of kitchen raw chicken leg quarters (57F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (56F - Cold Holding); Beef soup (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (56F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated all foods are kept in the cooler from prior day, Beef soup dated 8-19-2024. Observed in display cooler raw shell eggs ambient temperature (48F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. Employee stated he did not know how long they were in the cooler. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler along the wall at entrance of kitchen raw chicken leg quarters (57F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (56F - Cold Holding); Beef soup (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (56F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated all foods are kept in the cooler from prior day, Beef soup dated 8-19-2024. Observed in display cooler raw shell eggs ambient temperature (48F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. Employee stated he did not know how long they were in the cooler. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice being held hot at 124F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink at the end of cook line.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom not self closing.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen.
May 20, 2024Call 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. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee chopping cooked pork t b used as a topping with bare hands. Employee spoke to employee regarding hand washing and glove usage. Employee washed hands and put gloves on.
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 No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not self closing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved and stored tongs properly.
Jul 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine 0ppm. Dishmachine was ran a multiple times but it still at 0ppm. Employee began setting up the three compartment sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2023
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At 3:30pm found raw shell eggs ambient is 57F in main flip top cooler on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated eggs were placed in cooler from main prep cooler before lunch time and that lunch started at 11am. Asked employee to discard eggs. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At 3:30pm found cooked rice (65F) stored in main flip top cooler on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated rice was placed in cooler from main prep cooler before lunch time and that lunch started at 11am. Asked employee to discard cooked rice. At 3:30pm found raw shell eggs ambient is 57F in main flip top cooler on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated eggs were placed in cooler from main prep cooler before lunch time and that lunch started at 11am. Asked employee to discard eggs. tofu (53F) stored in right side display cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 58F. Employee stated tofu was placed in cooler yesterday. Asked manager to discard tofu.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (53F) stored in right side display cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 58F. Employee stated tofu was placed in cooler yesterday. Asked manager to discard tofu. See stop sale. raw chicken (46F) stored at room temperature near coolers in market area. Employee stated chicken was delivered a few minutes ago. Employee placed chicken in double glass door cooler. At 3:30pm found cooked rice (65F) stored in main flip top cooler on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated rice was placed in cooler from main prep cooler before lunch time and that lunch started at 11am. Asked employee to discard cooked rice. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple towels and a red bucket stored inside handwash sink in bar area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in warewashing area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors not self closing.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles inside both bathrooms shown water damage
Equipment in poor repair. Main flip top cooler on cook line has an ambient temperature of 57F. Door gaskets are loose and doors do not properly shut. Right side display cooler has an ambient temperature of 58F. Doors do not properly close.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black crates heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. Crates are being use to stored cleaned cooking equipment on cook line. Shelves underneath cleaned cooking equipment heavily soiled on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White stand alone freezer interior soiled. Freezer located across from the dishmachine Beer cooler interior heavily soiled
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Multiple coolers located in market area for restaurant use not locked. Unpacked food is being stored in these coolers.
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