Salt Life Food Shack
1018A N Third St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Permanent Food Service · License 2611718
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection4 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (2 repeats)-32
- Administrative complaint on Aug 26Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score48
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed in walk in cooler raw fish stored over cooked lobster. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Food placed in soiled container/equipment.
Observed pan used for raw oysters stored on top of trash can. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed threaded hose Bibb under prep sink without back flow device.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 1 flying insect near beer cooler.
Intermediate2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served month of May.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed soda gun holder located in bar soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed at entrance to kitchen clean utensils stored under dog bowls used for outside dining. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed multiple stainless pans on dry rack wet nesting.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris.
Repeat violation
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.