SERENITY JAX
1396 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-521-9084
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects near exit door located in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021002281 | Oct 27, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 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 Garlic dressing made with fresh garlic dated 1-2-2026, House made Siracha made with butter dated 1-10-2026, Korean Honey Garlic dressing made with fresh garlic dated 3-5-2026. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects near exit door of back room.
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 dressings. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda Gun holder in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing station on cook line without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor located next to soda storage rack. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong on handle of oven located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen in disrepair, not in use with a sign on it out of order.
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed customer vaping indoors and smoking hookah at bar area.
Jan 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 House made Garlic butter made with real butter dated 10-23-2025. See stop sale.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on marinated frozen raw chicken in walk in freezer. Manager stated they also vacuum seal raw steaks.
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 House made Garlic butter made with real butter dated 10-23-2025. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects near exit door located in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked ribs located in reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
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 one manager food certification expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders soiled with mold like substance in bar area.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on marinated frozen raw chicken in walk in freezer. Manager stated they also vacuum seal raw steaks.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 proof of employee training not available.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without handle used to portion dressing in walk in cooler. Employee removed from container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not adequately secured located near walk-in cooler. Manager secured CO2 tank.
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Smoking or vaping / hookah in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed establishment with indoor enclosed dining area with hookahs available during dining.
May 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holder in bar area soiled.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of state approved training for some employees employed for more than 3 months.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on storage rack. 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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near exit door in disrepair.
Smoking or vaping / hookah in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed establishment with indoor enclosed dining area with hookahs available during dining.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 near ice chute of unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk cooler door gaskets soiled.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream sauce (122F) stored in steam well on cook line. Line cook stated sauce was reheated and placed in steam well to hold hot an hour ago. Employee began reheating the sauce.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager did not provide proof of any training for all employees
Sep 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use dishmachine 0ppm. Sanitizer solution not attached to dishmachine. Manager began setting up the three compartment sink
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed line cook holding his phone with his hands and then handling plated food without washing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over spinach dip in main reach in cooler on cook line. Employee properly separated and stored food.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs ambient temperature (55F). Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager stated eggs were received and stored in walk in cooler yesterday. Manager discarded eggs. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 56F, cooked sausage (49-50F); raw bacon (61F); heavy cream (56F); beef paste (55F), and raw shell eggs ambient temperature 55F. stored in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager stated food was received and stored in walk in cooler yesterday. Food was discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (67F) stored at room temperature in front server station. Employee stated butter was taken from cooler an hour ago. Manager placed butter in secondary walk in cooler. whipped cream (73F) stored at room temperature in salad station. Employee stated whipped cream was taken out of the cooler 30 minutes ago. Employee placed whipped cream inside salad cooler Cooked rice 56F, cooked sausage (49-50F); raw bacon (61F); heavy cream (56F); beef paste (55F); raw shrimp (46-48F); raw scollops (46F); raw chicken (46F) stored in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager stated cooked food was and raw bacon was received and stored in walk in cooler yesterday, and raw shrimp, scollops and chicken were moved to walk in cooler from freezer approximately 2 hours ago. Cooked food was discarded and raw meats were moved to secondary walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream sauce (122F) stored in steam well on cook line. Line cook stated sauce was reheated and placed in steam well to hold hot an hour ago. Employee began reheating the sauce.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Review proper procedure with manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards stained. Interior of mixer soiled with old food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager has PH test strips and not chlorine test strips. Establishment uses chlorine as a sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwash sink in server station near kitchen entrance
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager did not provide proof of any training for all employees
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for entire establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of main ice machine soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on main reach in cooler cutting board on cook line. Employee properly stored drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Main walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Cooler door does not properly close/shut.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold. Daylight showing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with buildup of grease behind cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by kitchen back exit door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ovens soiled with grease buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in prep station near main walk in cooler.
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.