SNAK SHAK
3144 LENOX AVE, Jacksonville FL 32254 · (904)387-5152
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chop 57 degrees in prep sink. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat beef patties in standing reach in freezer closest to front counter. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters above cook line.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with chipped tip stored on knife rack above three compartment sink.
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored in dry storage.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat pita stored in reach in freezer in lobby area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple raw fish items and deli meats at temperatures of 49-52F stored in standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Person in charge stated all items were thawed earlier in morning and placed in reach in cooler 3 hours prior. Ice was added to all food items. Raw fish items, deli meats (49-52F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple containers of opened commercially processed deli meats opened 2 days prior with no date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on front line.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in reach in freezer in lobby area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield for light in three compartment sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters above cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on dry storage rack across from three compartment sink.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage gravy, in reach in cooler opened previous day, manager dated
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw and cooked burgers in reach in cooler, no date marking manager dated
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. 6 fish in vac seal in reach in cooler in rear back area, manager removed from seal, stated just defrosted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup and personal items on shelf over cooler, moved
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands in hand wash sink then dry hands on an in-use wiping cloth found on cutting board on flip top cooler across from hand wash sink.
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. Observed employee on cook line toast bread on flat top grill then remove bread from grill with bare hands to prepare sandwich with other ready to eat foods. Inspector coached for proper avoidance of unnecessary hand contact.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of opened raw beef patties over bag of fully cooked chicken tenders removed from their original package in freezer in common area. Person in charge rearranged for proper storage levels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles on front counter with no labels. Person in charge indicated it was an alcohol based cleaning solution and labeled appropriately.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; deck of playing cards person in charge stated belong to employee stored on microwave across from three compartment sink. Employee cell phone on prep counter next to single service items at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled good filters above cook station. Soiled door frames on reach in cooler across from cook station.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cashier who started less than a week ago, per operator did not have employee responsibility signed. Supplied operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container, to go cup used as scooper. Operator removed to go cup and replaced with scooper with handle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on stored container of sugar in dry storage room. Employee removed phone. Employee drink above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of reach in cooler where customer tables are located is in disrepair with insulation showing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter has grease build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Operator closed lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of stored sugar below prep table not labeled. Operator added label.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork chops in take out bag. Pork chop placed in proper container.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open container of raw shrimp over open bag of cooked chicken tenders in reach in freezer in prep area. Also, raw pork chops over tomatoes in reach in cooler in back prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chop 57 degrees in prep sink. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer container chlorine more than 200ppm. Sanitizer bucket on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy was made Saturday and not dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with alcohol not labeled. Operator correct on site.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle in disrepair, two-door reach in cooler by entrance.
Food stored on floor. Cans of salmon croquettes were on the floor by ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable fan has heavy dust build up in back of kitchen.
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.