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
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
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.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee vape on food rack. Employee removed and stored properly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans stored on dry storage rack. Manager will remove and air dry properly.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024 Manager stated license is being updated.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.