SHARKS FISH AND CHICKEN OF DUVAL
7806 NEW KINGS RD, Jacksonville FL 32219
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 24
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MAR 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 38 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insects in dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working front desk stated she has worked for establishment off and on for 3+ months with no training. Only other employee is owner who isn't certified food manager.
May 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insects in dish area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small hallway near walk-in cooler in first reach in freezer, open bag of scallops on bags of curly fries. Operator moved bag of raw scallops.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, raw fish (44F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (50F - Cold Holding); gizzards (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items were placed in cooler from walk-in cooler approximately 2/2.5 hours prior. Operator put ice on items to bring down temperature.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working front desk stated she has worked for establishment off and on for 3+ months with no training. Only other employee is owner who isn't certified food manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with white residue.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used under grill and on multiple shelves throughout establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in walk-in cooler in front of pass through door in disrepair with wood showing.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Ambient air of cooler at 60F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line heavily soiled with grease build up. Also, gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of flip top reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On prep table in middle room, bag of seasoning in container of labeled. Operator added label. Also, in container at front counter lemon pepper seasoning not labeled. Operator added label.
Mar 26, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer in middle room, raw chicken stored in plastic to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in middle room, open bag of raw fish stored on top of commercially packaged onion rings.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in middle room on floor in front and behind reach in freezers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwash sink in dish room. Operator put napkins near sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink in dish room. Employee stocked soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of small ice machine near front counter soiled with white residue.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on top of bag- in- box soda boxes.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease/food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer where fries are stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of flip top reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of flip top reach in cooler on cook line stack of to go boxes not inverted. Operator flipped boxes over.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezers in small room near walk-in cooler, raw chicken and hush puppies stored in plastic to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On reach in cooler on cook line, plastic container of raw scallops stored on top of ready to eat tzatziki sauce. Operator moved raw scallops away from sauce. Also, in reach in freezer on cook line, open bag of raw Philly beef stored on top of plastic tube of ready to eat French fries. Operator moved raw beef with other raw beef in reach in freezer. Also, in reach in freezer in small room near walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored in plastic to go bag over top of raw shrimp.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table in dish room, 3 gallons of mighty Mike degreaser stored on shelf next to bags of flour/breading. Operator removed degreaser from shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of thread faucet on wall of middle room where green hose is attached.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of small ice machine making soiled with white mold-like substance. Operator stated they do not use ice machine and get ice from store next door. Ice present in ice machine at time of inspection.
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. Walk-in freezer Ambient Air 51F. All Time/Temperature control for safety foods moved to walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of walk-in cooler in disrepair with insulation showing at bottom of door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers on cook line soiled with food debris and grease build up. Also, multiple ceiling tiles stained throughout establishment. Also, wall in walk-in cooler has presents of black mold-like substance. Also, multiple floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
Food stored on floor. In dish/prep room, multiple containers of fry oil stored on floor under handwash sink. Operator moved fry oil to shelf.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. On shared dumpster to left of establishment, trash on ground all around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In middle room with reach in freezers, outside light coming through cracks in wall at back left corner.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields missing from lighting in dish room and above front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Sewage odor in dish room. Operator stated they have a company coming to clean plumbing lines.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior edge under flip top lid on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in freezer/walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bathroom, mop stored in dirty mop water.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf under front counter, spray bottle of oven cleaner stored next to open box of single service silverware and plastic to go bags. Employee removed spray bottle from shelf and moved to different area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen area and also in back prep area. Employee provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen area and also at handwash sink in prep area. Employee provided soap for both handwash sink.
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. Employee Kama D safe staff expired 9/6/2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line, employee water bottle on top of reach in cooler. Employee discarded water bottle. Also, employee open water bottle on shelf above mop sink next to clean dishes. Employee moved drink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles broken/cracked on cook line and step leading into walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line, wet wiping cloth stored on handle of black cart. Employee removed wiping cloth and discarded.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash station next to manager office did not have soap. Manager supplied.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In stored container of flour in back storage room, no handle on scooper.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed 6/1/24. Manager printed and displayed up to date license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On counter next to go containers, employee phone. Manager removed phone.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers have grease build up. Floor under reach in cooler has build up. Wall to right of fryers is soiled.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash around garbage enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Side of fryers have grease build up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On white cutting board at reach in cooler of make line, wash cloth not in sanitizer between uses. Manager placed rag back in sanitizer.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched nose and face, then immediately handled chicken fryer baskets without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, flavored drink stored in orange (Home Depot) bucket. In prep area, bulk sugar stored in gray trash can.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid and bag of rat poison on top of hot water heater in prep area. Chemicals removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat ketchup. Items moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at the faucet in back kitchen area where green hose is attached.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for location.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can for unisex restroom near front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches: three dead roaches on floor in prep area and two dead roaches on floor in air handler closet. Dead roaches discarded.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Prep cook drink from cup without straw/lid.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on prep area. Floor in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Case of dressings on floor in walk in cooler. Dressings moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment.
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Customer restroom has "out of service" sign on door. Operator removed sign and will allow customers to use.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Near unisex restroom, case of straws on floor. In back kitchen area, drink holders stored on floor.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles around walk in freezer door inside both walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Also door frame of walk in freezer is bare wood and needs to be sealed.
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching soiled apron and face with gloved hands and then packaging prepared food without changing gloves and washing hands in between tasks.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around kitchen and ware washing area.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 2 cans of fly spray labeled for residential use only in ware washing area and per employee they are used inside establishment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over box of breading in walk in cooler, employee corrected during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheesecake (55F-58F - Cold Holding) in display reach in cooler at front counter, per employee all items have been in cooler since the previous day with any additional preparation. raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding) in top section of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen, per employee shrimp was placed in cooler the day prior without any additional preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake (55F-58F - Cold Holding) in display reach in cooler at front counter, per employee all items have been in cooler since the previous day with any additional preparation. raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding) in top section of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen, per employee shrimp was placed in cooler the day prior without any additional preparation.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any hand wash station in establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter area.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in ware washing area. 4 dead roaches in area between walk in cooler and ware washing area. Employee cleaned up all dead roaches.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of walk in cooler from leak in concrete slap under walk in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles around walk in freezer door inside both walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Also door frame of walk in freezer is bare wood and needs to be sealed.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in kitchen next to reach in freezer. Case of water in walk in cooler. Multiple boxes of raw animal produces and ready to eat food in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/reach in cooler and/or walk-in freezer. In display reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station in ware washing area.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Bottom section of wall under walk in cooler is leaking from rain water and not sealed.
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