STRINGS SPORTS BREWERY
1618 PENMAN RD, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-746-7933
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked wings (49F-54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated the wings were cooked the previous day.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed In front of service window squeeze bottles with House made Blue cheese dressing dated 3-26-2026, House made Cajun Ranch dressing dated 3-29-2026 located in reach in cooler. See stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to unused squeeze bottles. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to wrapped utensils. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Manager removed and placed in ware washing.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front exit door near ware washing with light shining from outside at bottom of door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth under cutting board located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Oct 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored below raw beef located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containers sanitizer stored near plates served to public. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables and reach in coolers on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth under cutting board located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease. Manager stated filers are scheduled to be cleaned tonight.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat onions. Manager removed and stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked wings (49F-54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated the wings were cooked the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked wings (50F-54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated the wings were cooked the previous day. Observed on service line House made Dressing (46F - Cold Holding); House made Blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the bottles come from walk in cooler. Manager added ice to stainless container.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Milk in walk in cooler without date opened. Manager did not know when milk had been opened. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer next to utensils on front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed threaded faucet at mop sink without back flow device.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment without consumer advisory for under cooked beef. Inspector will provide consumer advisory.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles moved away at entrance of kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front counter next to utensils. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor near entrance to kitchen. Observed bread rack stored on the floor near entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth under cutting board. Employee removed and stored properly.
Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed air curtains not on with multiple windows open in seating area. Air curtains must be utilized any time windows are open, failure to do so may require installation of solid windows. Manager turned air curtains on.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.