Jax Beach Bar and Grill

265 5 Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615268

B
Grade B
Safety score 85 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 7 basic
    -15
  • Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitOct 23, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    9 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Multiple attempts. Service company called. ( note: no "sanitizing " step displayed on digital read out. Only "rinse". Multiple prime attempts made ). Three compartment sink set up.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Missing paper towels at Hand Wash Sink by ice machine.

    Basic7

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

      Loose , wrapped gaskets to Drawer Cooler.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.

      Slow drying water in Hand Wash Sink by ice machine.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      Loose , worn missing grout floor tiles ,kitchen.

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Standing water on floor. Rear Kitchen

      Ceiling tile missing.

      Missing ceiling tile in kitchen. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Personal speaker by tortillas. Kitchen. Moved by manager.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Employee personal belongings1