Cookies and Creme Jax Beach
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
78
Score
Cookies and Creme Jax Beach has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “live” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Cookies and Creme Jax Beach's latest score of 78 sits above the Jacksonville Beach average of 73. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 establishment without proof of employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided copy of Employee Health reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Observed establishment without proof of employee food training.
53B-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed designated employee bathroom without covered waste receptacle. Operator provided receptacle with a lid. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed prepackaged Ice cream prepared on site without identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment.
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing sink without employee Hand washing sign. Inspector will provide copy of employee handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb above 3 compartment with splitter installed without back flow device on either end of Bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near ice cream display unit **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 mop sink without back flow device installed.
29-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water stored on floor under prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee putting on a hat and then began to prepare milkshakes without washing his hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with manager and employees
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling crispy cakes for milkshakes with bare hands. Employee hands were clean and no cross contamination was observed. After reviewing with employee he washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insects in kitchen near ice cream machines.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2022. Manager renewed business license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink sanitizer solution 0ppm. Manager remade solution to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream 73F stored at room temperature on prep counter by milkshake station. Employee stated whipped cream was taking out of the cooler approximately 20 minutes ago. Employee placed whipped cream in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple bowls stored inside handwash sink in warewashing area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified manager was not able to answer basic question regarding cold holding temperatures. Manager stated TCS foods holding cold should not go over 72F. Reviewed with manager and employees proper cold holding temperatures.
53A-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees without a hair restraint while preparing milkshakes. All employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile not smooth and easily cleanable in right side prep area by cookies display counter and back food storage room . **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cookies and Creme Jax Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cookies and Creme Jax Beach on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cookies and Creme Jax Beach?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cookies and Creme Jax Beach.
How does Cookies and Creme Jax Beach compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Cookies and Creme Jax Beach most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Cookies and Creme Jax Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cookies and Creme Jax Beach have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cookies and Creme 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 Cookies and Creme Jax Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cookies and Creme Jax Beach is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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