MAK SEAFOOD
9343 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904-661-1936
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2025
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach-in cooler, cheesecake (47-48F - Cold Holding); pudding (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. At drive thru window area, multiple medications stored on shelf over prep table. Operator moved all medications to front counter drawer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line in flip top reach-in cooler, 3.5 pieces of reduced oxygen packaging snapper not removed from packaging, fish thawed. Package labeled "Do not keep thawed fish in vacuum bag". Operator discarded.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At walk-in cooler, backside of door handle has build up. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter area, 3 tanks not secured. Operator secured all tanks.
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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. At cook line in flip top reach-in cooler, 3.5 pieces of reduced oxygen packaging snapper not removed from packaging, fish thawed. Package labeled "Do not keep thawed fish in vacuum bag".
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing covered receptacle in front women's restroom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At prep area, scoops in bulk containers of chicken mix, seafood mix and sugar have handles touching product. Operator moved all scoops.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line area, interior of microwave has encrusted splatter debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, black cart at fry station soiled with flour residue. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have grease build up. At prep area, lid on bulk chicken mix has build up,of food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, container identified as seasoning mix not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in double glass door reach-in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored of jug of liquid margarine. Operator moved all items to correct storage levels.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter reach-in cooler, cheesecake (47-48F - Cold Holding); pudding (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach-in cooler, cheesecake (47-48F - Cold Holding); pudding (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep table in back kitchen, spray bottle with purple chemical and multiple titles of medicine/vitamins on prep table. Operator moved all items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At prep table in back kitchen, spray bottle with purple chemical not labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both front restrooms and one employee restroom missing door closers.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in both employee unisex restrooms and front women's restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in back kitchen, opened bottle water on prep table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, case of chicken on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At prep table in back kitchen on lower shelf, plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At coo line, interior of microwave soiled with food splatter. Operator cleaned.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door closer disconnected.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In office, case of styrofoam cups and 2 cases of plastic utensil packs stored on floor. In back kitchen, at storage area across from restrooms, case of styrofoam togo containers stored on floor.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both front restrooms and one employee restroom missing door closers.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in employee unisex restrooms.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door closer disconnected.
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