OCEANA DINER
13799 BEACH BLVD UNIT 3, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904.374-1915
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
APR 24
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FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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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 2 live roaches slowly moving located under Dish machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022054299 | Aug 3, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +500ppm) at front service station. Employee added water to dilute solution. Retested at 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer at prep table, fryer baskets on cook line, and can opener blade at prep table soiled. Also, portable white cutting boards on clean storage shelf next to dishwashing machine and cutting boards on cook line soiled. Also, soda nozzle at bag in box storage shelf in storage room soiled from touching floor. Operator cleaned and properly placed soda nozzle on shelf.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed door on reach-in cooler across from stove in disrepair/ taped up. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Also, multiple handles of spatulas in clean storage pan across from warewashing area burned/ peeling/ chipped/ in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, frame of glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen area has accumulation of debris.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler across from oven on cook line soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in prep area, cook line, kitchen and front service line.
Oct 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter, sliced provolone cheese, milk, sliced American cheese (46F-47F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Operator stated the door bounces back open when closes. Operator removed TCS foods and placed in nearby reach in freezer to chill. Retemped foods at end of inspection at 39F-40F Also, butter (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated he had it out to make grits a little while ago. Operator stated he will leave butter in reach-in cooler to chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of bleach stored next to container of syrup on shelf below expo line. Also, spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to condiments on front service beverage station area. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner and container of bleach.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink for dumping a beverage. Operator cleaned hand wash sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed not soap dispensing at hand wash sink next to dish washing machine. Operator unclogged soap at soap dispenser.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed glass door reach-in cooler at end of cook line unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. When one door closes, the other pops open. Operator adjusted the doors to stay closed. Temperature at end of inspection at 43F
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door across from grill duct taped up and unable to open.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled with debris.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen, prep area, warewashing area, walk-in-cooler and cook line.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to coffee equipment and mugs in front service area, and another spray bottle with toxic substance stored next to condiments under front counter. Operator removed both spray bottles of sanitizer to properly store.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +500ppm) test strip blue exceeding maximums concentration. Operator diluted solution with water and retested at 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener at prep table soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt has lid that's labeled pancake. Operator relabeled container of salt.
Aug 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on apron and soiled towel. Discussed with operator to use paper towels.
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. Employee handled ready to eat bagel with bare hands and establishment doesn't have an approved alternative operating procedure. Discussed with operator and operator interested in receiving the paperwork for the AOP. Emailed AOP paperwork to operator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store. Also, raw beef stored above ready to eat bacon in walk-in-cooler. Operator rearranged pan of bacon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, cut tomatoes (46F-52F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Operator stated he left lid opened while cooking. Operator closed lid and stated he will keep it closed in between cooking. Retemped at end of inspection and tomatoes and shredded cheese at 43F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener and slicer guard soiled. Operator cleaned during this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pancake batter made yesterday morning at opening not date marked. Operator date marked pancake batter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under dishwashing machine. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind door in dry food storage room. Operator cleaned it up and discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to soda dispensing machine in dining area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on flip top reach-in cooler in disrepair/ duct taped.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white substance removed from original container not labeled. Operator labeled container of salt.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Food prep employee handling toast, cooked bacon with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham 48°. Tuna salad 50°. Chicken Salad 50°. Egg 50°. Sausage 50°. (Overnight temperatures ) pork 49°.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48°. Tuna salad 50°. Chicken Salad 50°. Egg 50°. Sausage 50°. (Overnight temperatures ) pork 49°.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits hotholding at 125°. Reheated to 170-180°.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 3 in 1 oil container over foods on rear rack. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline employee with no hair restraint.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Jul 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches under ware washing and Dish machine. Observed 1 dead roach in restroom.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches slowly moving located under Dish machine.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board with deep grooves located on top of flip top reach in.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches under ware washing and Dish machine. Observed 1 dead roach in restroom.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board. Manager removed cloth from under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Manager started cleaning during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean stored food containers.
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.