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SURFWICHES SANDWICH SHOP

1537 PENMAN RD STE C, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.241.6996

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2614944
Grade history
FEB 24
JUN 24
FEB 25
APR 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024 Manager stated license is being updated.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw shell eggs above unwashed celery. Manager removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee vape on food rack. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed both managers food certifications expired 2024.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2025 · Still the same at callback Time Extended
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed both managers food certifications expired 2024.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans stored on dry storage rack. Manager will remove and air dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024 Manager stated license is being updated.
High priority/50-17-3
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Observed 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. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on prep counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.