Jammas Jax
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
29
Score
Inspectors have visited Jammas Jax nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Jammas Jax on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
7
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water heater off, explained to him and he turned it on and washed again **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In triple sink after raw shrimp, explained to him and he washed in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed one, for noodles and rice with time
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked spring rolls with cooked meats taken out yesterday, operator dated it **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired in February
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater not connected, operator connected it **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not find it
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in storage cooler for water only, operator cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug by triple sink
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Doors and window open, no screens **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp in triple sink, operator placed it in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe by filter under hand sink, has container underneath to catch it
29-11-4
29
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Operator have form but not filled out **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Front window and back door open without a screen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee cleaning dishes at triple sink with sink not properly set up to wash rinse and sanitize. Employee only washing and rinsing dishes. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan soiled with black debris. Gasket soiled with black mold like substance. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
70
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45-50f noodles, mgr wrote them down in 4 hr procedure **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Mgr already operating and hands sink is not connected, connected it by then wire for pump broke **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. 2 Cherry cut tomatoes, employee discarded them
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spices in hand sink, operator moved them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Mgr has to pull a wire to get water for hands sink and wire broke **Warning**
31A-12-4
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. One cashier **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner under hand sink, employee wrote name on **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink not connected, mgr connected it **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in upright cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp in triple sink, mgr placed it **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
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. Open drink, mgr discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug, placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80f water for rice scoop, discarded by employee **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. No screen on serving window
35B-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of containers and lids in upright cooler
23-03-4
25
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce stored in direct contact in non food grade plastic bag. Employee properly stored in food grade bag **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two crack raw shell eggs stored in flip top reach in cooler in a pan. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
01B-14-4
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans stored in hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator has wrong expiration year on employee trading certificate. Year listed for expiration was 2027 but should be 2025. Should Only be for 3 years and not 5 years. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gasket torn in reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
45
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turn off at hand wash sink. Employee turn on and water temperature at 81F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Operator order parts and not ready during call back inspection scheduled earlier. Operator has remaining time frame from original inspection **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright double door reach in cooler with torn gasket **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: At Callback : Not observed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Still the same **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of reach in freezer Employee Bluetooth speaker stored on top of reach in make table cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Still the same **Time Extended**
40-06-5
78
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Flip top reach in cooler handle in disrepair 2. Upright reach in cooler with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator reusing plastic jug containers with others sauces stored in upright reach in cooler that has a handle and not easily cleanable. Reviewed with operator and correct containers
25-32-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jammas Jax last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jammas Jax on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jammas Jax?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jammas Jax.
How does Jammas Jax compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Jammas Jax most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Jammas Jax's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jammas Jax have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jammas 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.
How often is Jammas Jax inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jammas Jax is inspected around three times per year on average.
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