DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LA MARSA GRILL & SEAFOOD

LA MARSA GRILL & SEAFOOD has 6 health inspections on file for its JACKSONVILLE location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5671 UNIVERSITY BLVD W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516535

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing 2 back flow preventers at spigots at mop sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Still the same **Time Extended**
  • 52-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Operator advertising on menu board "Red Snapper" but as per most recent seafood invoice provided it shows Snapper Fillet Crimson. Educated operator on differences Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Still the same. Operator has Red snapper on next delivery but letting customers know it not red snapper **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10943253

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several portion cups with no handle stored on containers to dispense food
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over front serve area near food window with water damage Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup stored under prep table next to food
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor throughout area with black build up
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Moved by manager. Case of frozen foods stored on floor in walk in freezer . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 77 standing water. Manager discarded water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield near ware washing area is cracked
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Fan stored on prep table with dust on cover next to food being prep. Manager moved fan **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator reusing build container with handle that is not easily cleanable to store sugar.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in solution in mop bucket not hung to dry
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray bottles stored next to bags of chips in kitchen. Manager stated it's water
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washing hands and then drying with side cloth stored on prep table. Reviewed with employee on proper procedure. Employee re-wash hands properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for approximately 10 seconds with no soap. Reviewed with employee on proper procedure. Employee re-wash hands properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves on both hands handling raw prep chicken to place on grill and then removing gloves and putting on new gloves to handle cooked prep food without washing hands after changing task. Reviewed with employee on proper procedure. Employee re-wash hands properly Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap. Reviewed with employee on proper procedure. Employee re-wash hands properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse equipment and stored away without sanitizing. Reviewed with manager Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing 2 back flow preventers at spigots at mop sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Operator advertising on menu board "Red Snapper" but as per most recent seafood invoice provided it shows Snapper Fillet Crimson. Educated operator on differences Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade with food debris build up
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at ware washing area and back area near ice machine Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Operator has 4 food handler employees hired with no proof of training
  • 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. Operator has 5 employees hired with no proof of form completed
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At all three hand wash sink in kitchen along with hand wash sink in back kitchen area next to ice machine and hand wash sink on front server area. Since there was no hand soap, employee had to get dish soap and place a small amount into foam cups and stored next to one of the hand wash sink on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator serves undercooked burgers but no consumer advisory. Provided operator with consumer advisory sign **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear solution stored at hand wash sink at server area. Manager states it soap and water

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10762805

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722873

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile at front counter area with water damage Repeat Violation
  • 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 purse stored next to sauce bottles under prep table
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 64F standing water
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with 61F water temperature due to hot water tank not reaching minimum required temperature Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on both hands handling raw fish and then handling fries without washing hands. Reviewed with manager and employee wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (45-46F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (45-46F - Cold Holding), both items stored in walk in cooler, manager stated had cooler door open earlier for cleaning. Door is closed now **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink with cleaning spray bottle stored inside
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to show proof of manager certification and other certified manager employed don't have copy to view Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink and ware washing sink and back prep hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Operator has 2 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of 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. Operator has no proof of any forms for 5 employees hired. Provided operator with form Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink and ware washing sink and back prep hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open gallons of milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Manager stated was open 2 days ago
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at 61-62F temperature in entire establishment Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10709136

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at both spigot bibs at mop sink area. Missing multiple back flow preventers on exterior building on spigots Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Still the same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596072

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in front counter area over drink station in disrepair. Ceiling tile in back storage area missing
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom. Operator provided closed lid trash can Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back kitchen door with day light showing thru
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at both spigot bibs at mop sink area. Missing multiple back flow preventers on exterior building on spigots Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at all hand wash sinks in kitchen area. Manager provided paper towel for one of sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at warehouse washing area and back storage area
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Plans review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress but not matching. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At licensing, plans on file do not match what operator sent in. Operator will revised plans and re-submit to Plan review for approval. Hand wash sink missing on plan on front counter area. Operator states wants to have this relocated. Ice machine not on plans in back storage area along with installed hand wash sink. Reach in make table cooler and prep tables not on plans. Cook line cooking equipments are flip flop and gyro machine is removed. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water in entire establishment. Water temperature at 73F. Operator waiting to have gas working Warning