SOUTHERN COAST SEAFOOD
1301 MONUMENT RD #1, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904-571-3345
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 13 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insect in warewashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes dated 1-25 Med salad mix- with tomatoes dated 1-28
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings in walk in cooler from Saturday not dated
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. water turned off, both hot and cold water. Not accessible.. manager turned water on
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple foam personal drinks cups stored on prep tables, discarded
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer torn
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of opened flour tortillas on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around freezer unit
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scooper in water 69 at prep sink. Water discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk soiled with dust and white mold like substance
Stored food not covered. Ice cream container in walk in freezer uncovered. Manager found cover to place on container
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Capers &peepers 89f corn salsa 88f pesto 88f on empty area of steam table, moved to cooler to store cold
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink upfront next to tea station used as a dump sink to dump ice
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Only ones available to show are wet and damaged
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash cans in women's stall missing covers to close and trash can in common area of women's restrooms lid doesn't close
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on 3 door flip top cooler, moved to store correctly
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets torn on cooler doors
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under coolers soiled with grease and food debris
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around the walk in freezer unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cooler doors
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in Single door reach in cooler next to cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Freezer items 33f not frozen solid
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Tuna thawing in vacuum pack from previous day
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of coolers soiled with build up food debris
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back storage area in disarray, unorganized, leaves in back area filled with miscellaneous items
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Pesticide emitting strip stored on wall near walk in cooler and freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Creole butter 4-22 small portion 4 Tunas thawing in vacuum pack from previous day
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled with black debris mold like substance
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. Tuna thawing in vacuum pack from previous day
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of coolers soiled with build up food debris
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back storage area in disarray, unorganized, leaves in back area filled with miscellaneous items
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on walls around cooler area
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. 0 ppms chlorine, bucket filled with other solution. Changed bucket to real sanitizer and primed 100 ppms
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Fly traps stored in back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Med salad made 1-16and 2-10 Sun dried tomatoes rehydrated with capers and other items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Upper area of ice machine soiled with black and grey debris on slash plate inside. -can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink next to drink station upfront used as a dump station a clear blue cup and ice stored in handsink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on back prep table near white cutting board and gloves
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Lemons being cut at table in dining room
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fish, tortilla chips and potato fries stored on floor of walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on unit in walk-in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old label stuck to noddle pan. Coleslaw3-4 label on noddle pan. - clear 16 quart container with white tape old label stuck to container
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door flip top cooler with standing water pooling in the bottom of cooler
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water Doesn't turn on at all at handsink on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Unit in walk in freezer frozen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust and mold like substance. Soiled gaskets in 3 door flip top cooler and around metal doors on cooler on cook line.
Oct 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun a bar area soiled with red residue buildup
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. Cook in kitchen states his is expired but doesn't have it to show.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water Doesn't turn on at all at handsink on cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hoods over stove soiled. Grease buildup on lines for boiler
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. In walk in cooler fish stored in 5 gallon bucket thawed still sealed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of Mahi and bag cheese stored on floor of walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Unit in walk in freezer frozen
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of soiled machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust and mold like substance. Soiled gaskets in 3 door flip top cooler and around metal doors on cooler on cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at handsink on cook line doesn't turn on
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate7 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. 0 ppms chlorine dishwasher
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corn salsa dated 9/12 still in use on 10-1-24
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn salsa 70f mixed sautéed mushroom 75f queso 110f on steam table on cook line
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun a bar area soiled with red residue buildup
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink on cook line Used to fill up pitcher, Handsink at bar area blocked by clear storage container
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. Cook in kitchen states his is expired but doesn't have it to show.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to dish washer
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink next to dish washer
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No advisory for oysters. Provided oyster advisory to be posted
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water Doesn't turn on at all at handsink on cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hoods over stove soiled. Grease buildup on lines for boiler
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. In walk in cooler fish stored in 5 gallon bucket thawed still sealed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of Mahi and bag cheese stored on floor of walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Unit in walk in freezer frozen
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of soiled machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust and mold like substance. Soiled gaskets in 3 door flip top cooler and around metal doors on cooler on cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at handsink on cook line doesn't turn on
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of salsa verde dented and crimped along rim and seam of can. Stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insect in warewashing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler at closed end of kitchen near food pick up window. Also, Housemade corn salsa w/ cooked vegetables (52F - Cold Holding) next to steamtable in center of cookline. Also, egg wash (50F - Cold Holding) next to fryers. Employee stated they usually keep ice under both items but ice melted. Employee re iced both foods to chill.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and holster of soda gun in bar area soiled.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge unable to provide proof of CfM.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to dishwashing machine. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Unable to locate oyster consumer advisory. Distributed to operator during this inspection and was posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cabinet at front service area. Employee labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at wall on cookline missing/ in disrepair.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Hand,e on reach in freezer at start of cookline in disrepair/ not durable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in front of dishwashing machine missing/ cracked/ in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of fryers and other equipment on cookline soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in prep area. Employee emptied bucket and remade solution and retested at 400ppm
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Call 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
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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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any employees food handler training and states has over 10 employees
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over bagged pickles in make table reach in cooler on cook line. Raw prep tuna stored over cooked shrimp in make table reach in cooler Raw gator tail stored over grits on speed rack in walk in cooler. All items properly stored by manager
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 quarts of Cooked tomatoes/bacon/jam sauce with date marked 3-13-24 in 3rd make table reach in cooler. Verified with person in charge on date was correct. 1 bag of cooked shrimp with date marked 3-19-24 in 1st make table reach in cooler. Verified with person in charge on date was correct. All items stop sale and employee discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 quarts of Cooked tomatoes/bacon/jam sauce with date marked 3-13-24 in 3rd make table reach in cooler. Verified with person in charge on date was correct. 1 bag of cooked shrimp with date marked 3-19-24 in 1st make table reach in cooler. Verified with person in charge on date was correct. All items stop sale and employee discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan Noodles (47-51F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top reach in cooler on cook line next, stored in unit from over night and was prepared few days ago as per manager. No additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish dip (48F - Cold Holding)m stored in 1st make table flip top reach in cooler, lid was left open for approximately 30 mins and employee closed lid. 1 pan noodles (47-51F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top reach in cooler on cook line next, stored in unit from over night and was prepared few days ago as per manager. No additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles chemicals stored on side of ice machine ledge in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided blank copy
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any employees food handler training and states has over 10 employees
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. Manager unable to provide any proof of Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. Provided email blank form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings in make table on cook line with no date marked. Person in charge stated was made on Sunday
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup with no handle stored in marinara sauce in flip top make table reach in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep table area in kitchen with dust on vent and ceiling tile
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license 7-1-20 posted at bar area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At 3rd make table on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at bar preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee in kitchen with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipments
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. walk in Freezer fan with ice build uo
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler with soiled gaskets. Multiple cooking equipments with grease build up on exterior on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers with soiled interior
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor at wait station
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.