MOJO KITCHEN
1500 BEACH BLVD UNIT 111, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.247.6636
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects in kitchen near exit door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015000250 | Dec 15, 2014 | Jan 22, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 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 on prep table Mojo sauce made with fresh garlic dated 3-30-2026. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects in kitchen near exit door.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink 4 splitter added without 1 back flow devices on non chemical side of splitter.
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 food training expired.
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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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal neck pillow stored in food storage area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill soiled with dust and grease.
Oct 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 1 flying insect near kitchen back door. 2 flying insects in bar area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink 4 splitter added without 2 back flow devices on non chemical side of splitter.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust located on the interior of ice machine near ice chute.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile's dusty throughout kitchen. Observed air vents dusty throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in bar area deeply grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without latest inspection report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled. Operator stated that was the area of bar not used. Operator will have employee clean soda gun.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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 1 flying insect near ware washing area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink 4 splitter added without 2 back flow devices on non chemical side of splitter. Manager provided 2 back flow devices for splitter at mop sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label on it. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. Manager has started cleaning of tiles.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled over grill area.
Jul 2, 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed dead flying insect in stainless pan of large ice located in bar cooler. Manager discarded pan of ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink/ Soda station in service area soiled around nozzles.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of peroxide without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on storage rack located in warehouse washing area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employees placed hats on during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed interior of ice machine with surface rust.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor not sealed.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed ketchup can dented in seam of can. Se stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents and tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager with beard engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put hat on during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside from bottom of back door.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in bar cooler.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on dry storage rack.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk In cooler concrete unsealed.
Jul 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At 12:45lm found corn (134F - Reheating); grits (146-153F - Reheating) in small steam well on cook line near managers office. Cook stated food was placed in well from cooler to be reheated at 10:30am. Cook reheated food on stove to 202-204F within 10 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brisket (127-130F) stored in top main hot box near manager office. Manager stated brisket was reheated two hours ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Chef began reheating the brisket. chicken (112-120F); ribs (125F) in small hot box across from the grill on the cook line. Manager stated food was reheated two hours ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Chef began reheating the food. pulled pork (113F) in drawer warmer near steam table on cook line. Manager stated pork was reheated two hours ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Chef voluntarily discarded pork.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on spigot located underneath the dishmachine. Hose is attached to spigot. Manager found an extra vacuum breaker and installed it during inspection
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Keith has an expired manager certificate. It expired January 2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chopper soiled. Chopper on wall above the three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager does not have chlorine test strips to test the dishmachine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance not labeled in serve station on cook line. Employee stated yellow solution was peroxide and labeled bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Small hot box on cook line is missing the door handle. Sandwich small reach in cooler on cook line has a torn gasket.
Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface Kitchen ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line soiled Sandwich reach in cooler gasket soiled
Stored food not covered. Tray of large ice cubes stored uncovered in main stand alone reach in freezer at the end of the cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors are unsealed concrete
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling tiles and walls throughout kitchen soiled
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.