Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill

7841 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soda can stored in hand wash sink in truck. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with a chipped tip stored on knife rack above three compartment sink.

14-12-4

Aug 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

7 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of dawn dish soap stored next to food items by hand wash sink.

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed truck filling water tank from hose bibb with no vacuum breaker attached to church building.

29-34-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed food truck using garden hose to fill water tank from hose bibb.

29-04-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored on top of container of raw fish items in small reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 3 live roaches underneath empty soiled cardboard box in unused cabinet near window. 4 live roaches under empty soiled cardboard box underneath table under truck window. Person in charge cleaned and discarded entire area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on shelf inside unused cabinet near truck window. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Warning**

35A-04-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at temperatures of 51F stored near truck entrance. Person in charge stated chicken was recently purchased and they were in process of getting in moved to reach in freezer. Person in charge placed in reach in freezer. Raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw chicken stored in hand wash sink by truck entrance. Person in charge removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. Observed one employee hired 3 weeks prior with no signed reporting agreement.

11-26-1

Oct 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has probe thermometer, only for hot foods. Operator ordered correct one during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach-in cooler. Operator ordered during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill.

How does Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boat Dock Seafood Chicken and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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