JAX FISH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN
847 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida, 32218
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer handles have build up.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under seasoning/breading containers on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on ledge over reach-in cooler. Person in Charge moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall by fryers soiled. In back kitchen, floor under ice machine has build up. In back storage rooms, floor soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, case of chicken, cases of oil, cases of fries stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, bag of fries on floor. In back storage room, multiple containers of drink syrup on floor. Person in Charge moved all items to racks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-36-4:Basic - High grass/weeds/debris surrounding building. In back parking lot behind fence, build up of construction debris.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At cook line, scoop in rice has handle touching product. Person in Charge moved scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in Charge not able to provide last inspection report. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter, handwash sink missing sign.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gaskets spiked. At cook line, good filters have grease build up. In dry storage room, exterior of bulk containers soiled. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Person in Charge closed. Corrected On-Site
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in cooler, wax coated boxes reused for cooked chicken. Employee moved chicken to plastic containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage room, cases of plastic lids on floor. At drive thru area, cases of plastic lids and cups on floor. Person in Charge moved all items to racks. Corrected On-Site
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. In back storage area, tool bag and scrub brush stored on bag of soda syrup. Person in Charge moved items. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back storage area, bulk pepper and breaded not labeled. At front counter, bulk seasoning container not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee handled raw food and then handled ready-to-eat and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line, employee handled raw chicken, placing in fry basket then handled basket of cooked chicken without washing hands.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter in small black reach-in cooler, slaw (54-57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item in cooler overnight. Observed ice build up on back panel.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in small black reach-in cooler, slaw (54-57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item in cooler overnight. Observed ice build up on back panel. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In back kitchen, hose bibb under handwash sink missing back flow preventer.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, handwash sink blocked by trash cans.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwash sink, used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink. At back kitchen handwash sink, towel in handwash sink. Person in Charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 food handlers present during inspection, no Certified Food Manager present.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees present hired over 60 days, 2 years, 3 years and 9 months, no employee training certification available.
- 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. Multiple employees present, no proof of employee responsibilities.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, spray bottle identified as window cleaner not labeled. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
19
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter, small tank under soda dispenser not secured. In prep area, 2 large tanks not secured. Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under seasoning/breading containers on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, open bottle water on prep counter. In prep area, open bottle water in reach-in cooler, in case of tomatoes. In prep area, open bottle water on prep table. All drinks discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At cook line in bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler, 2 containers of food stored with and over customer foods. Operator discarded personal food. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, employee keys and cell phones on top of microwave and on prep counter. In back kitchen storage area, employee shirts stored on cases of oil. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At front counter, sliding door of counter top dessert cooler broken. Operator placed tape on door, ordered new door. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall behind cooking equipment soiled. Floor in both dry storage area have build up. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, fries, chicken and oil stored on floor. Operator had employee move to racks. At front counter, cases of tea on floor under counter. Moved to rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. At dumpster enclosure, one lid on dumpster broken. Operator stated he called last week for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure, unbagged trash on ground behind dumpster. Also, build up of grease on ground in dumpster enclosure. Employee swept enclosure. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In prep area, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching sugar. Employee moved scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have build up. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing multiple cardboard boxes for sauces, in chest reach-in freezer and cooked chicken (reusing raw chicken boxes). Operator started moving to plastic containers. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sinks, multiple seafood items thawing in standing water. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in both back dry storage areas. Repeat Violation
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. At ice machine, ice scoop has handle broken off. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet towels on counters throughout establishment.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, multiple bulk seasoning containers not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024. Operator called and made payment during inspection, not updated on inspection app. Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, tub of raw chicken identified as employee food stored over cases of raw shrimp. Operator moved chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area, pan of raw conch stored over sauces. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip,top reach-in cooler, tzatziki sauce, can mushroom, cooked chicken, cut lettuce (44-47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lid open for lunch, ambient temperature 36f. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, metal spoon stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. At cook line, cloth towel and scrub pad stored on faucet of handwash sink. Moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In prep area on lower shelf, spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
19
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless steel bowl used to scoop ice in ice machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in back dry storage area in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 33-02-4:Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Box near front counter.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under seasoning bins on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen area are not sealed/painted.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup on top of reach in cooler for coleslaw near front counter. Employee opened canned drink on prep table near drive through. Items discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep counter on cook line. Employee phone and purses stored with single use utensils at front counter. Employee jacket on prep table with dressings near drive through. Employee prayer blankets stored on top of cases of oil in back kitchen. All items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers in kitchen area. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple handles for seasonings in bulk containers in main kitchen and in prep area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers in kitchen. Sides of fryers in kitchen. Multiple handles for reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. Both dumpster and grease receptacle lids are open. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment using raw chicken boxes to store cooked chicken on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of napkins on floor in drive through.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen shrimp thawing on top of chest freezer in back kitchen. Shrimp moved to triple sink and water turned on to run. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in both back dry storage areas.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white seasoning containers in kitchen by fryers. Repeat Violation
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched personal cell phone and immediately handled container of cooked chicken without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled wet wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 21 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
9
Basic
20
Total
34
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks stored in back storage area.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple cardboard boxes lining shelves in kitchen areas.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets on top of ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom in dining area.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in back storage area. Dead roach discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks working in kitchen. Hairnets placed on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through table. Floor under fryers in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor in prep area. Floor in back storage area. Wall above drive through. Wall behind cooking equipment. Wall under triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple seasoning containers on floor in back kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop inside ice machine. Scoop moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Two shields in back kitchen area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers. Multiple gaskets for cooling units in kitchen area. Fan covers in walk in cooler.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. All lids are open. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee water bottles stored in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Bottles removed. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close - closing mechanism is detached. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment using raw chicken boxes to store cooked chicken.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Top for bulk flour container in prep area is melted.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk containers for flour, sugar and seasonings in kitchen not labeled.
- 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter coughed and immediately made to go drinks without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 28-17-5:High Priority - Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Person in Charge states mop water is poured into floor drains.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed eleven (11) live flies in establishment. Person in Charge took out dirty towels in back prep area and removed seven (7). **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, cooked chicken stored under prep table 48F. Person in Charge states Chicken placed out approximately 10 minutes prior. Chicken moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and purple cleaning chemical stored on top of reach in cooler in prep area by drinks and drink mixes. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white chest freezer in kitchen.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored inside hand washing sink by triple sink. Bottle 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. No test kit available.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
- 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. No proof of any food handler 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. No proof for any employee. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on window sill by front door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 34 total violations (5 high priority, 9 intermediate, 20 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor tiles missing in middle of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Strip of unsealed concrete still present in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Inspector could not license establishment due to ceiling and floor not easily cleanable and smooth. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Still unable to issue license due to floor in kitchen showing unsealed concrete. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).