Hm Jax
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2023
20
Score
Hm Jax has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 11, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 11, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 18 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Hm Jax's latest score of 20 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
6
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above cook line, mgr moved it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on shelf above liquid eggs and sauce, mgr rearranged cooler by cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line, mgr placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken on the 5th, mgr labeled it **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow solution, server station, chlorine per mgr
41-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Mgr placed it by dish machine **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. One fly strip above prep table, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink and at bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen, gasket in cooler by cook line, shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife, mgr removed it in between tables at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One by closet next to dish washing area, cleaned up **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By little black freezer
36-24-5
20
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy (50fF - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hamburger Patties (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); creme pie (50F - Cold Holding); macaroni balls (50F - Cold Holding) food items stored in the walk in cooler since previous day **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. gravy (50fF - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hamburger Patties (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); creme pie (50F - Cold Holding); macaroni balls (50F - Cold Holding) food items stored in the walk in cooler since previous day
01B-02-5
74
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies of employee training provided at inspection
53B-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on light in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled with a black mold like substance, dusty fans handing on wall in kitchen and service area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on counter in bar area
25-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. A few damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler leaking water into a silver pan, hood exhaust not working during inspection **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
22-08-4
61
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy stored in walk in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table
10-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer is soiled with food debris underneath shelves **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Long flip top cooler is leaking water into a large pan
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above water heater **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet red drink cups stacked near soda dispenser
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Damaged above triple sink **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on walk-in cooler/freezer Gaskets
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hm Jax last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hm Jax on file is from Jul 11, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hm Jax?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hm Jax.
How does Hm Jax compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Hm Jax most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Hm Jax's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hm Jax have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hm Jax means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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