SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #6
7949 Normandy Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32221
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at solo reach in cooler on cook line with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup stored on prep table between two reach in coolers in server station. Person in charge removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed; employee jackets stored next to food items on bottom shelf across from grill station. Employee speaker stored on top shelf above flip top cooler across from grill station. Person in charge moved all employee items to designated storage locations. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls, and /or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors around fryer station soiled with grease build up. Walls behind cook stations soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of opened ready to eat chicken tenders stored on floor in walk in-freezer. Person in charge moved tended to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to grill top station with food debris build inside. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook station. **Repeat Violation**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go cup lids stored on floor next to reach in cooler on server station. Employee moved to go lids to designated storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed containers of raw fish items stored over raw beef items. Raw beef items have no indication of being mechanically tenderized on box or distributor website.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed labeled spray bottle hanging on edge of hand wash sink by kitchen entrance. Person in charge removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover at mop sink near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: No change. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mold like substance on floor around equipment not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler. Walls around mop sink with mold like substance build up. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Standing water on floor around unused equipment at back of establishment near walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: No change. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook station. Excess grease build up on fryers not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: No change. **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple unused equipment items stored in back of establishment by walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: No change. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven on cook line with food debris build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: No change. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover at mop sink near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf under prep table on cook line next to food items. Employee moved to designated storage areas. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mold like substance on floor around equipment not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler. Walls around mop sink with mold like substance build up. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Standing water on floor around unused equipment at back of establishment near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook station. Excess grease build up on fryers not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple unused equipment items stored in back of establishment by walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near fryers not in use near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw shrimp in walk-in cooler with date marking of 9/23. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches at drain under dry storage area next to three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven on cook line with food debris build up. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in front of oven station. All food items in cooler above 45F. Person in charge indicated they've been having problems with cooler and have ordered a new one. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No standing water in reach in cooler at callback. No food items stored in reach in cooler during callback **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles and tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No change **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and stained cutting board on station across from fryers. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from fryers. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from ovens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Cutting board is clean, gaskets are still soiled **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles; On reach in cooler across from ovens On reach in cooler across from fryers On walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in front of oven station. All food items in cooler above 45F. Person in charge indicated they've been having problems with cooler and have ordered a new one. **Warning**
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in mop sink. **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under portable ac unit in server area. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles and tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line is faded and completely unreadable. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and with grease build up. Observed mold like substance build up on wall behind mop sink. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from ovens. **Warning**
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed frayed and chipped spatula hanging with other utensils. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table across from ovens. **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with chlorine at 0ppm. Person in charge primed the machine and dish machine at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; 8 flying insects by seafood fryer station area. Flying insects in seafood area observed landing on food items. 4 flying insects in drain area of triple prep sink. 6 flying insects in dry storage area with single service items. 8-10 flying insects behind soda machine in server area. 1 flying insect by dish machine. 1 flying insect in dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed yellow pesticide-emitting strip hanging in dry storage area near ovens and flip top cooler. **Warning**
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed flying insects in seafood station land on container of raw shrimp, container of small shrimp, container of raw clams, container of shrimp, container of whole fish, container of yellow squash, and container of fish. Operator discarded those products and covered the top off all pans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple items on cook line by ovens and seafood station by fryers with time/temperature control for safety above 41F. Person in charge indicated there is usually more ice on seafood but ice machine was repaired earlier in the day.Person in charge added bags of ice to seafood. Cheese, burger meat (49-50F - Cold Holding); Cheese, cheese retemp (45, 42F - Cold Holding); Shrimp, shrimp retemp (46, 34F - Cold Holding); Mahi, Mahi retemp (46, 40F - Cold Holding); Salmon, salmon retemp (48, 40F - Cold Holding); Shrimp, shrimp retemp (46-47, 34-36F); Scallops (46F - Cold Holding); Shrimp, raw chicken (47-48F - Cold Holding) Housemade ranch, cheese, cut lettuce, cut lettuce, cheese (45-48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach on shelf next to bottled spices in front of oven area. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and stained cutting board on station across from fryers. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from fryers. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from ovens. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).