Brix Taphouse & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Brix Taphouse & Bar stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Jacksonville Beach restaurants, the typical score is 73; Brix Taphouse & Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
90
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Chemical that was hooked up was empty. Manager was able to prime and get chemical dish machine to sanitize properly. Took second test at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
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 on the non chemical side of splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing widow cleaner without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored to dry. Manager hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cracked shell eggs on walk in floor. Manager had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
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 - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open container near coffee machine without lid or straw. Observed multiple drinks stored on prep shelves throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink. Manager placed cover back on drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near cook line soiled.
36-34-5
50
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at top of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks not adequately secured. Operator will secure properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-11-4
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzles at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: hallway.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spice In Prep table. Moved by manager
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment by prep line. Moved by manager.
10-17-4
78
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching his face and the proceeded to prepared food without washing his hands. After reviewing with cook he washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (124F) stored under the heat lamp on cook line. Manager stated wings were cooked less then 10 minutes ago. Manager began reheating wings. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh mozzarella (50F) stored in main reach in cooler on cook line. Manager stated cheese was placed in cooler from walk in 30 minutes ago. Manager placed an ice bag over cheese. house made ranch (70F) stored on very little ice in expo station. Manager stated dressing was taking out of the cooler and placed on ice approximately 2 hours ago. Manager moved dressing to prep cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket solution stored on prep table next to the coffee maker. Manager properly stored sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water stored on floor near beer walk in cooler. Manager properly stored waters. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in standing room temperature water (88F) in expo station. Manager removed scoop from expo station. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside small black reach in cooler in expo station. Manager placed thermometer in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled
23-03-4
50
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Storage liquor room was converted into a food prep room and plans do not showed change. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Plans were submitted to plan review on 2/10/23 per plan review. Plans are currently being review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brix Taphouse & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brix Taphouse & Bar on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brix Taphouse & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brix Taphouse & Bar.
How does Brix Taphouse & Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Brix Taphouse & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Brix Taphouse & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brix Taphouse & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brix Taphouse & Bar 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 Brix Taphouse & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brix Taphouse & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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