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AJUA MEXICAN KITCHEN

AJUA MEXICAN KITCHEN located in JACKSONVILLE BEACH has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

311 3 ST N STE 107

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

3/24/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13655318

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Queso dated 3-9-2026, Refried beans dated 3-9-2026,House made Pablo Ranch dated 3-2-2026, House made Chipotle Aioli made with fresh garlic dated 3-12-2026. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed in walk in cooler House made Salsa verde dated 3-15-2026. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 13 flying insects. 7 flying insects in dry storage room adjacent to kitchen. 2 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on server line near entrance to cook line. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed 1 flying insect near entrance to rest rooms. Admin Complaint

3/19/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13540878

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to chemical dish machine. Employee removed and stored properly . Observed employee drink stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled with grease over grill area.
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Queso dated 3-9-2026, Refried beans dated 3-9-2026,House made Pablo Ranch dated 3-2-2026, House made Chipotle Aioli made with fresh garlic dated 3-12-2026. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 13 flying insects. 7 flying insects in dry storage room adjacent to kitchen. 2 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on server line near entrance to cook line. 2 flying insects near chemical dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink in bar area used as dump sink. Manager removed strainer from sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Fragrance solution without label. Employee placed label on bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12/8/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13540382

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/6/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10879755

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler Commercially processed snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect in bar area.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler Commercially processed snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on top of ice machine at soda station. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof employee food training . Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed establishment with employee health agreement forms. Inspector will send copy of Employee health agreement form. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer solution without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

4/17/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10821161

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged on cook line.