A Mouthful Jax
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, A Mouthful Jax has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “lights in food preparation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
A Mouthful Jax's latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty Soap dispenser stored in hand sink, employee discarded dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on light in middle of trailer.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on exterior of fryers.
23-03-4
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Has one 50-550f
05-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One missing, on floor
14-42-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in upright cooler
22-16-4
82
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on shelf above ham, upright cooler, shelled eggs on shelf above cut tomatoes, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130f rice, warmer off, employed turned it on, 120f rice on stove off, explained time as public health control, employee wrote time on **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Grabbed raw fish then changed gloves and he scooped rice, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A few thing in it, employee removed them **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mgr placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food above customer food in cooler, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels in bag on floor, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating by cook line and put it down above steam table where customer food is at, explained to him and he stoped **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
29
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over fully cook crawfish meat and raw shrimp, employee properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 provided at inspection, emailed operator employee reporting form
11-26-1
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 procedures provided, emailed operator vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedures
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer
16-37-1
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 employee training provided at inspection **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor at entrance to trailer
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood suppression system
14-42-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Unopened case of single service utensils stored on floor, employee properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
47
Aug 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Mouthful Jax last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Mouthful Jax on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Mouthful Jax?
Across the inspection record, “lights in food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A Mouthful Jax.
How does A Mouthful Jax compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
A Mouthful Jax most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has A Mouthful Jax's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A Mouthful Jax have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at A Mouthful Jax means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is A Mouthful Jax inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A Mouthful Jax is inspected around two times per year on average.
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