MAVI WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL
2309 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-372-0045
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 17 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 9 live roaches on cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024065419 | Aug 26, 2024 | Feb 17, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2023029281 | Feb 21, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $1,200 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler House made Ranch dressing dated 2-13-2026, House made Tarter sauce made with sour cream dated 2-13-2026, House made Caesar dressing dated 2-8-2026, House made Honey BBQ made with butter dated 1-7-2026, House made Buffalo sauce made with butter dated 2-9-2026. See stop sale.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in in cooler pan of molded Rice. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in ware washing area. 1 flying insect at entrance of prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tomato paste. Manager removed and stored properly.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged completely thawed salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed wine cooler in bar area Blue cheese stuffed olives (49F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Employee stated blue cheese olives stay in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wine cooler in bar area Blue cheese stuffed olives (49F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Employee stated blue cheese olives stay in cooler overnight.
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/ Observed 1 expired certified food manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit in both bars.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in 2nd bar not adequately secured.
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. Observed in walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged completely thawed salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under soda service station. Manager removed and discarded from premises.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor of storage room at #2 bar located outside. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils on stove at 120F. Manager moved to hotter part of stove top.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee handwashing sign missing in kitchen and in bar at employee hand washing station. Inspector will send copy of employee handwashing signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed grill filters soiled with grease over grill area.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Spicy cheese (45F-46F) stored in walk in cooler made yesterday. See stop sale.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Hollandaise sauce dated 8-26-2025,House made marinara dated 8-18-2025, House made blue cheese dated 8-22-2025,House made ranch dressing dated, House made Humus dated 8-27-2025 8-21-2025. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects in kitchen area. 2 flying insects in prep area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish located in reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed house made Caesar dressing made with raw eggs stored over buffalo sauce located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Spicy cheese (45F-46F) stored in walk in cooler made yesterday. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tartar sauce (51F - Cold Holding); Ranch (56F - Cold Holding); Honey mustard (56F - Cold Holding) in soufflé cups held on top of ice. Observed on table bottles of Habinera sauce cooked peppers (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Buffalo sauce (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Teriyaki sauce (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Honey buffalo (51F-56F - Cold Holding)- Contains butter. Observed on table on top of ice Cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Manager removed all items and placed in walk in cooler and reach in coolers.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow device.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in employee hand sink located on cook line. Inspector educated employee regarding employee hand sink used only for hand washing only.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed menu containing house made Caesar dressing made with raw shell eggs missing disclosure from chicken Caesar wrap and Caesar salad.
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Observed menu stating fresh lime juice as ingredient in MAVI MARGARITA, ABSOLUTE MOSCOW MULE. PIC stated they use commercially bottled juice not squeezed onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and soap at multiple hand sinks throughout kitchen and bar areas. Employee provided some paper towels at employee hand sinks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of units in both bars.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in 2nd bar not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair and missing throughout prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at sides of exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in different areas of kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle and handle of push cart. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed produce cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters on cook line soiled. Observed fans in walk in coolers dusty.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand sink in disrepair, pipe under hand sink disconnected. Employee stated they needed a part.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insecticide stored in kitchen. Employee removed household insecticide from premises.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around nozzles of soda station near entrance of service line soiled. Manager was going to start cleaning during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket containing ice scoop stored in employee hand sink located in bar #1. Employee removed bucket and ice scoop from hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines in both bars soiled on the interior of both units.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in prep area ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair.
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. Inspector provided education on 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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage area. Employee removed and discarded from premises.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fish stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed walk in prep cooler door gasket soiled.
Aug 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 9 live roaches on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 3 dead roaches Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage. 1 dead roach at entrance of expo line 1 dead roach in drink station near expo line.
Aug 26, 2024Call 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 total of 18 flying insects. 8 flying insects in prep area. 4 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insect in indoor bar area. 1 flying insect in outdoor bar area.
Aug 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 9 live roaches on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 3 dead roaches Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage. 1 dead roach at entrance of expo line 1 dead roach in drink station near expo line.
Aug 22, 2024Call 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 total of 18 flying insects. 8 flying insects in prep area. 4 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insect in indoor bar area. 1 flying insect in outdoor bar area.
Aug 20, 2024Call 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 total of 18 flying insects. 8 flying insects in prep area. 4 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insect in indoor bar area. 1 flying insect in outdoor bar area.
Aug 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 18 flying insects. 8 flying insects in prep area. 4 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insect in indoor bar area. 1 flying insect in outdoor bar area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024. Manager updated business license to current.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee required training expired.
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. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee will cut bags of tuna.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at entrance of service line. Employee removed and discarded from premises.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the indoor bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers on clean dry storage rack.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager had dumpster lid closed during inspection.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 main Dish Machine at 0 ppm not sanitizing properly.
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 main Dish Machine at 0 ppm not sanitizing properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 6 flying insects. Observed 4 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in #2 Bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice scoop in bucket stored in hand sink at entrance to #1 Bar. Manager removed bucket from hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at #2 Bar soiled near ice chute of unit.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in prep area near dry storage. Manager removed and discarded.
Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of panko stored on floor of dry food storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink on service line in disrepair. Manager stated they have work order in for hand sink.
Nov 8, 2023Call 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 total of 22 flying insects. Observed 8 flying insects in prep area next to meat slicer. Observed 6 flying insects on cook line next to flip top cooler near ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects in dry storage area. Observed 3 flying insects in #2 bar where they store alcohol.
Nov 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins stored next to pan of hollandaise sauce. Manager removed and stored properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 22 flying insects. Observed 8 flying insects in prep area next to meat slicer. Observed 6 flying insects on cook line next to flip top cooler near ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects in dry storage area. Observed 3 flying insects in #2 bar where they store alcohol.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib located in outside seating area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at bar #3 the hand sink blocked with items in hand sink. Manager removed items in sink to make it accessible for hand washing.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed main dish machine in ware washing area without measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled on interior of unit at bar #2.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in #2 bar area not secured.
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. Observed Commercially processed 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 located on cook line reach in flip top cooler.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee cigarettes stored next to pan of hollandaise sauce on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of margarine stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager picked up and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. Observed walk-in freezer door gasket soiled. Observed hood filters soiled over grill area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete on some areas of cook line.
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.