DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

JAX BISTRO & BAR

10817 S JOG RD #246

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10805399

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottle in sliding door cooler at deli section. Operator moved water bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8873328

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line multiple tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at dish washing area wiping cloth towel on top of silver pan. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from stove, butter (43-52F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Observed butter past the fill line. Operator removed butter out of temperature in another container to the walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar area containers in handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish washing machine.

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780236

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 2 door stainless next to ice machine
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored with food items on cook line. Operator properly stored Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front deli line. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8638018

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8637867

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches inside of hand sanitizer dispenser on wall next to back door. Operator removed dispenser and discarded, cleaned and sanitized area. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in front of front deli line flip top cooler. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in cook line drawers under flat top. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground in front of expo line flip top. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink, operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink, operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593143

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8476172

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water draining from pipe onto floor surface under ware washing machine Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects hovering and landing under hand wash sink at front line deli counter directly next to kitchen Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on ground under far right 1 door flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall in front line deli counter directly next to kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on ground under flip top cooler at front line deli counter directly next to kitchen. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling cell phone with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean utensils, interior of bags without changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to change gloves **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sanitizer installed at soap dispenser at ware washing hand wash sink. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592985

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on ground under far right 1 door flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall in front line deli counter directly next to kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on ground under flip top cooler at front line deli counter directly next to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed 6 live roaches in establishment **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379109

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to salad station
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Soap dispenser at Hand wash sink next to Salad station Employee replaced batteries Corrected On-Site