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SERENITY JAX

SERENITY JAX has 4 health inspections on file for its JACKSONVILLE BEACH location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1396 Beach Boulevard
Florida, 32250
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930613

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without handle used to portion dressing in walk in cooler. Employee removed from container. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not adequately secured located near walk-in cooler. Manager secured CO2 tank. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 House made Garlic butter made with real butter dated 10-23-2025. See stop sale.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects near exit door located in kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked ribs located in reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one manager food certification expired.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders soiled with mold like substance in bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on marinated frozen raw chicken in walk in freezer . Manager stated they also vacuum seal raw steaks. 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. Observed some proof of employee training not available.

Inspection Date: 5/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10838857

  • 54-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Smoking or vaping / hookah in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed establishment with indoor enclosed dining area with hookahs available during dining. Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed still the same at callback. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10829137

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on storage rack . Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near exit door in disrepair.
  • 54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping / hookah in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed establishment with indoor enclosed dining area with hookahs available during dining. Warning Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holder in bar area soiled .
  • 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. Observed no proof of state approved training for some employees employed for more than 3 months.

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745814

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk cooler door gaskets soiled.