Ginger's Place

304 3 St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
American
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Ginger's Place has been inspected five times since 2023. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 73, which Ginger's Place's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb located outside entrance door without back flow device. Observed hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow device.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand washing sink used to store dishes.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously utensils stored in hand sink. Operator removed rom hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator stated they have unable to print. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
74
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb located outside of the establishment next to the front door.
29-34-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar area soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor floor throughout bar area
36-02-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ginger's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ginger's Place on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ginger's Place?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ginger's Place.

How does Ginger's Place compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

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

Has Ginger's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ginger's Place have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ginger's Place 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 Ginger's Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ginger's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.