SHRIMP SHACK SEAFOOD KITCHEN III
14440 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32250 · (904) 591-2124
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on reach in cooler located on cook line. Operator removed from cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of flour sired on floor of kitchen cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
May 6, 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
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed designated employee bathroom without covered waste receptacle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster. Inspector provided choking poster to establishment.
Jul 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Milk wash being held on time control without time mark. Manager placed time on milk wash that was recently brought out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Sanitizer water without label. Manager placed label on sanitizer bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on ice machine located on front line before entrance of kitchen. Employee 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 with watch on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over fryers soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed fans in walk in cooler dusty.
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Milk wash without time mark. Manager did not know when milk came out. See stop sale. Observed hush puppy mix on Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit, time 4:15pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed Milk wash without time mark. Manager did not know when milk came out. See stop sale. Observed hush puppy mix on Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit, time 4:15pm.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector will provide a copy of the Big 6 food borne illnesses.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector will provide copy of Eight food Allergens.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed Hot water Dish machine without measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies of Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser without a label. Manager placed label on degreaser bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in dining area. Observed multiple air vents, dusty throughout kitchen and dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat on prep table in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and stored hat properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while handling food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee, engaging in food, prep without hair restraint.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Serve no copy of the latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed walk-in freezer door gasket, soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Water leaking from mop sink faucet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager placed wet mop in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Observed employee multiple times touching his soiled hat and apron and then proceeded to handle food and plated food. After reviewing with employee he washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of milk (45-46F) stored at room temperature in fry station at the end of the cook line. Employee stated milk was taking out of the cooler approximately 30 minutes ago. Employee added ice to milk and within 5 minutes milk was at 34F. bagged raw shrimp (56F) stored in frying station reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Shrimp was stacked over the fill line. Employee stated shrimp was restocked from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Employee moved shrimp to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hush puppy mix stored at room temperature on cook line held under time control not time marked. Manager stated mix was taking out of the cooler 3 hours ago. Manager time marked mix.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (98F) stored under the heat lamp on cook line. Employee stated rice was reheated and placed under the heat lamp to hold hot approximately 30 minutes ago. Employee reheated rice to 165F within 15 minutes. At 1pm found togo containers of grits at 122-128F and cheese grits at 126F stored in drive thru hot drawers. Manager stated food was placed in drawers this morning at 10am. Manager removed food from drawers and began reheating the food.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager lack knowledge of all big 6 foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager and emailed her big 6 handout.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Certified manager lacks knowledge of all 8 food allergens. Reviewed with manager and emailed her food allergen handout.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Manager provided copies of original certificates for all employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple substance not labeled in warewashing area. Manager stated purple substance was degreaser and she labeled the spray bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand alone reach in freezer at the end of the cook line near frying station has a torn gasket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right side hood filters soiled Walk in freezer gasket soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from mop sink faucet
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