Dick Mondell's Jax Beach

275 S 12Th Ave, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
American
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Dick Mondell's Jax Beach stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Dick Mondell's Jax Beach's latest score of 67 falls below the Jacksonville Beach average of 73. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. See stop sale. Observed establishment using Time As A Public Health Control for partially cooked raw beef without paper or time mark. Manager found timer and set for raw partially cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using Time As A Public Health Control for partially cooked raw beef without paper. Inspector provided manager with Time As A Public Health Control and manager completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelf above prep tables. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation wearing jewelry, bracelets and watch. Employees removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
67
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on shelf above food preparation. Manager had employees remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Manager will have employee hang to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
78
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef in drawer cooler Raw beef (57F - Cold Holding). Manager removed raw beef and placed in walk in cooler. Meat was brought out of cooler at 11am. Observed Partial cook beef (67F - Cold Holding). Manager explained that they partially cook meat. Inspector provided written document for the non continuous cooking procedure. Manager will update
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen.
35A-02-6
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 training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment using no continuous cooking process on beef patties without written procedures. Inspector provided non continuous cooking procedures to complete.
03C-89-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets on.
13-07-4
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 - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment on NOST license and has tables and chairs ( 5 tables -20 chairs)under canopy. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor of walk in . Manager removed onions and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Apr 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dick Mondell's Jax Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dick Mondell's Jax Beach on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dick Mondell's Jax Beach?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dick Mondell's Jax Beach.

How does Dick Mondell's Jax Beach compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

Dick Mondell's Jax Beach most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

Has Dick Mondell's Jax Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dick Mondell's Jax Beach have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dick Mondell's Jax Beach means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dick Mondell's Jax Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dick Mondell's Jax Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.