Southern Shores Seafood

5613 San Jose Blvd Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Permanent Food Service · License 2612988

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 85 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 29, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed on the spot · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic
-15
Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul292026

Routine inspection

6 violations found

First visitJul 29, 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.
6 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. Observed five cans of marinara and one can of applesauce dented and crimped around rims of cans. See stop sale.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  Observed one flying insect near walk-in-cooler. Operator stated he just had pest control out to service drains.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to tray of uncooked baked potatoes. Operator removed spray bottles of sanitizer to properly store.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed ice chute in large ice machine soiled.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed utensil in hand wash sink on cook line. Operator removed utensil.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic1
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.