Bearded Pig Jax Beach
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Bearded Pig Jax Beach stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited three times.
Among Jacksonville Beach restaurants, the typical score is 73; Bearded Pig Jax Beach is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dessert display case in ordering area not approved through Tallahassee without Ceiling smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Manager removed display case from front ordering. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed dessert display case in ordering area without smooth Ceiling nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Manager removed display case from front ordering. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line under heat lamp French fries (90F - Hot Holding). Manager removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs located in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect on cook line above cutting boards. Manager removed cutting boards to wash properly. 1 flying insect near dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some required employee training expired. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine near ice chute soiled.
22-20-5
55
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flying insects in ware washing area. Manager was able to kill 4 flying insects during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without a back flow device on the non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets on reach in coolers located on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled behind splash guard with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on rack in ware washing area. Observed employee drink stored on ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked pasta at room temperature held under time control not time marked on cook line near fryers. Manager stated pasta was taking out of the cooler 2 hours ago. Manager time marked cooked pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At 4:00pm found beans (130F - Reheating); cheese sauce (130-131F - Reheating) in hot box in back prep area. Manager stated food was placed in hot box from the cooler at 2:00pm to reheat. After reviewing with manager he heated food to 165F within 10 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. burnt ends (120F) in small hot box on cook line. Manager stated burn ends were reheated and placed in hot box to hold hot approximately an hour ago. Manager began reheating the burnt ends. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in back prep area.
35A-02-6
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. Manager stated establishment does not have a written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. He stated they ordered a bodily fluid clean up kit that has not arrived.
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled. Oven located in front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main cooler on cook line left side door is broken. Manager stated new cooler door was order. Walk in cooler gasket torn
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet soiled towels stored on prep counters on cook line. Manager properly stored towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (51-55F) stored at room temperature next to fryers on cook line. Manager stated cooked pasta was removed from the cooler approximately 5 minutes ago. Manager placed pasta in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. burnt end (130F) holding hot per manager in bottom left hot holding box on cook line. Employee stated food was cooked approximately an hour ago and placed in hot box to hold hot. Manager began reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda machine ice chute soiled. Manager cleaned ice chute during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line fries drawer cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand alone reach in freezer in back prep area near pits. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens soiled throughout kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry towels in use on cook line near steam table. Manger replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bearded Pig Jax Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bearded Pig Jax Beach on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bearded Pig Jax Beach?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bearded Pig Jax Beach.
How does Bearded Pig Jax Beach compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Bearded Pig Jax Beach most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Bearded Pig Jax Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bearded Pig Jax Beach have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bearded Pig Jax Beach 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 Bearded Pig Jax Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bearded Pig Jax Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.
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