ST MARYS SEAFOOD & MORE
8129 POINT MEADOWS WAY, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-367-3320
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting flying insect strip hanging from pipes at triple sink, hand wash sink in kitchen.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Line was clocked. Cleared by manger. 100 ppm thereafter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black-like/ mold-like substance buildup up on ceiling vents.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn / loose cooler gaskets. Prep line units.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled interior of Drawer Cooler. ( not in use )
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose faucet to Hand Wash Sink. Rear.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line Cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. Dishmachine in bar testing at 0ppm after priming. Dishmachine in kitchen testing at 0ppm. Bucket of sanitizer is empty. Person in charge does not have one to replace at time of inspection. Will utilize triple sink until testing appropriately.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
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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. Dishmachine in bar testing at 0ppm after priming. Dishmachine in kitchen testing at 0ppm. Bucket of sanitizer is empty. Person in charge does not have one to replace at time of inspection. Will utilize triple sink until testing appropriately.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed multiple dead ants stuck in grease on floor at grease receptacle in back hallway by water heater. Person in charge began cleaning during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over case of oranges. In reach in freezer raw calamari stored over open container of breadsticks. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on electrical box panel surround by back door. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rop tuna with instructions to removed from packaging prior to thawing sealed and thawed in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose Bibb on left side of triple sink on wall.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tags removed from oysters in walk in cooler prior to last of batch being sold.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from hand wash sink by walk in. Person in charge provided.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on interior of microwave by server cooler. Interior of breading cooler with debris accumulation. Soda nozzle at bar with debris accumulation.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling open near electrical box in back hallway. Hole in ceiling tiles along ceiling above dry storage shelves in back hallway. Ceiling damage observed over ice machine.
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. Rop tuna with instructions to removed from packaging prior to thawing sealed and thawed in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at server area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed one container melted in clean storage area. Also, edges of in use flour contact at breading station missing pieces. Also, several spatulas with melted handles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy debris buildup in drains especially at server line, in bar, triple sink, dishmachine. Floors under equipment with heavy debris buildup. Grease and liquid debris on the floor near grease receptacle in back hallway. Standing water on the floor in walk in cooler. Heavy debris buildup at bar floor. Wall at dishmachine with debris buildup.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ribs wrapped and stored in cooler in walk in cooler at 44-45F. Person in charge states cooling overnight.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting flying insect strip hanging from pipes at triple sink, hand wash sink in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ribs wrapped and stored in cooler in walk in cooler at 44-45F. Person in charge states cooling overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Greens in steam table at 115F. Person in charge reheated to 187F during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in incorrect location at mop sink. Needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter with metal hose attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of smoker with debris buildup. Interior of microwave at server line with debris buildup. Soda nozzle at bar with debris buildup. Interior of breading cooler with debris buildup.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Thawed marinara made in house per person in charge dated 8/7. Person in charge states was frozen and thawed two days ago, not re date marked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls under equipment in kitchen with debris buildup. Especially at dish pit, triple sink, cookline. Grease buildup around receptacle near water heater in back dry storage area. Hole in ceiling in back dry storage area. Ceiling vent above cookline with grease buildup. Floor drain in bar with heavy debris buildup.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Sugar container stored on floor by back smoker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of broiler with grease buildup. Side of fryers with grease buildup. Mold like substance observed in not in use drawer below cookline. Exterior of ice machine with debris buildup.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
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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. Bar dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge switched out sanitizer. Retested at 50ppm by the end of the inspection.
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. In walk in cooler raw fish stored over raw ready to eat oysters covered under consumer advisory. Person in charge began rearranging. Also, raw beef Philly meat in open package stored over uncovered bus tub of bread in reach in freezer. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Alfredo sauce dated 3/2, 3/15. Pasta dated 3/15 in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 pan of thawed Tuna with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, butter on line in ice at 47-53F. Person in charge added more ice around product. Milk on line at breading station at 50F. Person in charge added ice to product. Retested at 40F by end of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Non chemical side of splitter missing vacuum breaker with hose attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of smokers with debris buildup. Can opener with debris buildup. Interior of breading reach in cooler with debris buildup.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water off at hand wash sink in server area by dishmachine.
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. 1 pan of thawed Tuna with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced. See stop sale. Also, fish submerged in water in sink with no running water. Person in charge moved to bus tub and turned on water.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server line wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen with debris buildup. Wall at dishmachine, prep sink in kitchen with debris buildup. Vent above cook line and wall by dishmachine with dust accumulated. Standing water on floor outside of salad bar in dining room. Debris buildup on floor near greased receptacles in back kitchen. Floor drain and floor around drain in bar with heavy debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance buildup on shelving in beer walk in cooler. Handles to high touch units with debris buildup.
Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Person in charge began covering.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at piping under sink by dishmachine. Dripping into catch bucket.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm in kitchen and in bar. Person in charge primed during inspection, tested at 50ppm by end of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Clam chowder, corn chowder, Alfredo sauce, street corn dip, hamburger dip dated 10/13-10/24. Heavy cream in bar dated 9/29.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken, then wash gloved hands at hand wash sink with no soap. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hushpuppy mix stored on counter in kitchen at 54F. Person in charge states has been out of cooler less than 4 hours, iced item down, recommend holding on time.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes triple sink with quatanery ammonium for pots and pans. Unable to provide quatanery ammonium test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from back hand wash sink by smoker. Person in charge added.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink by dishmachine, person in charge states due to leak.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed several dead roaches, other insects stuck in grease on floor around containment system in back dry storage hallway.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several spatulas melted, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Breading station container with cracked handle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup under equipment, behind cook line, in walk in cooler. Wall by dish pit with debris buildup. Grease buildup on floor around grease containers in back dry storage hallway. Heavy debris buildup in drains especially at bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handles in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with grease buildup. Soda nozzle at bar with debris buildup. Interior of seafood reach in cooler lid with debris buildup. Interior smoker racks and broiler with debris buildup. Can opener with debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior cook line with debris buildup at broiler, gas cooktop, side of fryers. Also, handles to reach in freezer, walk in cooler with food buildup.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under triple sink and at dish pit. Person in charge cleaned water and added catch bucket during inspection. Clean water leaking from mop sink hose Bibb outside back door.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Dishmachine at bar testing at 10ppm. Person in charge changed sanitizer and retested at 100ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 packages of tuna rop with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw in glass door reach in cooler at 47F. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer. Person in charge states door open frequently Kale 72F at cookline. Person in charge discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in incorrect location at mop sink. Needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter. Person in charge added to correct side during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent at cookline with dust buildup. Floors by grease receptacle with grease buildup.
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. 4 packages of tuna rop with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at server line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in beer cooler with mold like substance buildup. Speed rack in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Broiler exterior and bottom with grease buildup.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink slow draining at back hand wash sink by smoker.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar not wrapped.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to clean plates on front line service area. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store. Also, spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean utensils on cook line. Employee removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener in prep area soiled. Also, ice chute in large ice machine soiled. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled. Operator started to clean soda gun and can opener during this inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of reach-in cooler doors on cookline soiled. Also, handles on fryer baskets soiled.
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. Commercially packaged ahi tuna with a label indicating to remove from packaging before thawing still in sealed package. Employee stated he will put a slit in the packaging.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter next to soda dispensing machine at front service line unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer next to kitchen entry door torn. Also, interior of microwave on front service line next to glass door reach-in cooler in disrepair. Also, handle of red spatula next to grill burned/ melted in poor repair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handles of oven on cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in coolers on cook line and reach-in freezer outside kitchen soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk-in-cooler and in bar area unsealed concrete.
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