YARA'S SEAFOOD
9928 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-725-9497
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at stored live crab storage area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding), stored sitting on prep table for approximately 15 mins from walk in cooler after preparing an order. Manager place back in reach in cooler
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags not marked with last date of batch served
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical bleach stored in hand wash sink at ware washing area. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ware washing hand wash sink
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over multiple area above reach in freezer $ storage area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At ware washing area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at stored live crab storage area
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags without marking of last date sold.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in warewashing area used to store container of bleach. Operator removed container of bleach.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed open box of sealed breading packages on floor on thin piece of wood less than 6 inches off floor across from reach in deep freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in prep area and warewashing area.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple oyster tags without last date marked when served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially packaged coleslaw and macaroni salad opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked both foods.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in freezer nearest front register area torn and interior top of reach in freezer cracked/ in disrepair.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil in back room not at least 6 inches off the floor. Also, observed a sealed box of fish fry stored on wood less than 6 inches from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in both reach in freezers next to ice machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor unsealed in ware washing and prep areas
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged Macaroni salad and coleslaw opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked both foods.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer lids soiled. Also, gaskets on reach in freezers soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in warewashing areas.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used as a liner and as a cover for food in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed paper towels from foods.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of cleaners stored next to box of seasoning near front counter. Operator removed spray bottles of window cleaner.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed Concrete floor in warewashing area.
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to box with seasoning on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed spray bottle of windex to properly store.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store container of bleach. Operator removed container of bleach.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food safety training certificates expired in February 2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Manager removed and stored properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with bleach stored I sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and soap at hand sink in prep area. Manager provided paper towels and soap for hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
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