SEASONS 52 #4520
5096 BIG ISLAND DR, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.645.5252
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at bar stuffed blue cheese olives at 62F. Employee stated blue cheese olives were placed out about 2 hours prior. See Stop Sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler floor. Employee cleaning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on white storage container in disrepair on shelf at dry equipment rack near prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of sanitizer stored on single use gloves in cabinet in bar area. Also, container of soap stored next to plates in cabinet in front service station. Operator removed improperly stored chemicals and properly placed them where they belong.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed portable cutting boards on cook line and cutting board on reach-in cooler across from ovens on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, lemon wedges on storage shelf in prep area soiled. Operator took wedges down to have employee clean machine. Also, ice chute on left side of large ice machine soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin at front service station soda machine soiled. Operator cleaned ice bin during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on pipes, floors and shelving in walk in freezer. Employee started to scrape ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple frame of reach-in cooler drawers on cook line soiled/ accumulation of debris
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and vent with dust build up in kitchen prep area near walk in cooler door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Few spray bottles with yellow solution on front cook line at make table not labeled. Employee stated it's oil and labeled
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat cannoli filling in reach-in dessert cooler at end of prep area. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stuffed blue cheese olives (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in bar area. Employee stated temp was fine earlier. Operator removed stuffed olives and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple portable cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, two vegetable wedgers on clean storage shelf in prep area soiled with an accumulation of dried food debris. Operator had employee remove to have both wedgers cleaned. Also, ice chute in large ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
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 two employees food safety training expired 12/2024. (Mark and Farshad). Operator stated she will have them renew their training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cabinet next to host stand. Operator labeled spray bottle of window cleaner.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor in walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white substance in dry food storage removed from original packaging not labeled. Also, container of white substance in cabinet in front service area. Operator labeled containers of flour and salt.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna bearing the label no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed manager in charge without proof of Manager food training.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food service manager on duty.
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 unit.
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 thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna bearing the label no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to utensils in bar area. Manager 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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hanging to dry. Manager hung mop to dry.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish, raw salmon (45F-46F - Cold Holding)in drawer below grill. Employee removed both foods and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable green cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute and surrounding area of large ice machine soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has accumulation of debris.
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on cookline and prep area soiled/ stained. Operator removed a couple of the stained cutting boards from cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cookline next to pizza oven has accumulation of debris. Also, microwave above same oven soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance removed from original packaging not labeled in front service area. Operator labeled container of salt.
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at bar stuffed blue cheese olives at 62F. Employee stated blue cheese olives were placed out about 2 hours prior. See Stop Sale. Observed Raw shrimp in reach in cooler drawer at 46F on cook line below grill. Observed lamb in reach in cooler drawer at 46F on cook line below grill. Chef placed ice on both shrimp and lamb and placed in walk-in cooler. Chef took second temperature at 42F.
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at bar stuffed blue cheese olives at 62F. Employee stated blue cheese olives were placed out about 2 hours prior. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at bar stuffed blue cheese olives at 62F. Employee stated blue cheese olives were placed out about 2 hours prior. See Stop Sale. Observed Raw shrimp in reach in cooler drawer at 46F on cook line below grill. Observed lamb in reach in cooler drawer at 46F on cook line below grill. Chef placed ice on both shrimp and lamb and placed in walk-in cooler. Chef took second temperature at 42F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite not properly date marked. Observed pan of Brussels sprouts at 57F date marked 10-1-2023. Observed pan of cooked potatoes at 56F date marked 10-1-2023. Chef investigated and found that the Brussel sprouts and potatoes were incorrectly marked. Correct date mark placed on both prepared 10-2-2023.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink on cook line. Inspector provided hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Chef had employee clean during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of oil without label stored on cook line. Chef removed and placed labels on all bottles.
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.