Beach Bowl
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Beach Bowl 10 times, with records going back to 2024. Beach Bowl was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “live, small flying insects found”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach average 73, so Beach Bowl is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 in walk in cooler House made Bacon jam dated 2-7-2026, Bacon cream cheese dated 2-6-2026, individual sour cream cups dated 2-15-2026 See stop sale.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed in #2 down stairs bar 2 flying insects. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Blue cheese crumbles (53F-56F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F-56F - Cold Holding); House made dressing made with sour cream (61F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Employee removed from reach in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler across from pizza oven Cut sausage (49F-56F - Cold Holding); Sausage (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Cooked smoked chicken (51F-56F - Cold Holding). Employee removed and placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders soiled with mold like substance in both bars down stairs. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing window cleaner and sanitizer without labels in kitchen and down stairs bar. Employee placed labels on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer box of salmon stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not adequately secured located near beer cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents at entrance of kitchen dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on service line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee serving food chewing gum. Employee discarded gum during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing rubber bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on cook line drawer cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
32
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 12 flying insects. 8 flying insects in #2 downstairs bar. 1 flying insect in main bar downstairs. 2 flying insects at mop sink. 1 flying insect near ware washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed total of 6 flying insects . 5 flying insects in #2 bar downstairs Manager was able to kill 1 flying insect. Observed 1 flying insect in downstairs bar. End total 5 flying insects. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of beer line cleaner stored on clean drying rack over clean cups. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink splitter added and back flow device incorrectly placed on chemical side of splitter. Manager removed back flow and correctly installed on the non chemical side of splitter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 12 flying insects. 8 flying insects in #2 downstairs bar. 1 flying insect in main bar downstairs. 2 flying insects at mop sink. 1 flying insect near ware washing. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in downstairs bars soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee hand sink at upstairs bar service area. Manager provided paper towels for employee handwashing station.. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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 of both downstairs and upstairs ice machines. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in downstairs #2 bar.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream cup in walk in freezer stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed beer cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in freezer on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee stored mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
32
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
29
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 4 flying insects. Observed 2 flying insects in upstairs service room. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). Cooler has ambient temperature of 42F. Pizza oven is directly across from cooler. Manager will place TCS items on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer in upstairs bar without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled on 1st and 2nd floor bars.
22-02-4
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. Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks stored on food storage rack. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on dry rack wet nesting. Manager removed containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sprite on floor of upstairs service area. Manager will have employee help him place sprite properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled around ice chute of unit, located in kitchen.
22-20-5
39
May 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter added without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beach Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beach Bowl on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beach Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “live, small flying insects found” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beach Bowl.
How does Beach Bowl compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Beach Bowl most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Beach Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beach Bowl have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beach Bowl 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 Beach Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beach Bowl is inspected around six times per year on average.
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