Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Lake Mary restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over cookline - over expo area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors below fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of freezer next to fryer - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - at prep area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
45
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
Sep 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - shredded pork (44F - Cold Holding); - shredded beef (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken (44F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: No tcs foods in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: No food items held in unit, **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooling equipment throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline - over expo station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - next to fryers **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over ice machine - over storage area - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - sides of coolers next to fryers - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Sep 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 on wall next to hand wash sink at ware wash station - 3 bottom side of dish machine - 4 behind plastic hose on wall below dish machine - 3 on floor at cook line - 8 on casters on cook line cooler - 20+ on casters below secondary oven. __ Total 38 live roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Live roach activity still present throughout kitchen. - 3 on ledge below dishmachine - 3 on floor below cabinets by windows - 3 on floor near chest freezer - 1 on pan containing bottles of seasoning - 1 on wall near walk in cooler - 1 on floor near bag in box soda - 5 on casters below secondary oven - 3 on floor below cook line cooler - **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - shredded pork (44F - Cold Holding); - shredded beef (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken (44F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: No tcs foods in cooler **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooling equipment throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline - over expo station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - next to fryers **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over ice machine - over storage area - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - sides of coolers next to fryers - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - beer and energy drink in drink ice
08B-56-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 on wall next to hand wash sink at ware wash station - 3 bottom side of dish machine - 4 behind plastic hose on wall below dish machine - 3 on floor at cook line - 8 on casters on cook line cooler - 20+ on casters below secondary oven. __ Total 38 live roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - beer and energy drink in drink ice
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - shredded pork (44F - Cold Holding); - shredded beef (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken (44F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays.
16-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooling equipment throughout kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline - over expo station **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - next to fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over ice machine - over storage area
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - at prep station
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - sides of coolers next to fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outlets missing covers below dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
36-73-4
32
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multi cutting boards in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over expedite station and cooks line Produce walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor by fryer station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven handle at cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Tiled walls behind fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multi cutting boards in dry storage area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator consumer advisory **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad made 24 hours ago no date mark at reach 8n cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All manager certificate expired **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over expedite station and cooks line Produce walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on expedite station not inverted **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by ice machine **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor by fryer station **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven handle at cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer by fryers **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Tiled walls behind fryers **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On the cooks line under counter large cooler; cream (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cooks line under counter large cooler; cream (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient temperature 46°
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the 3 compartment sink area the ceiling is sagging and tiles are not all secure
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead On the window sill in the dish area 1dead on the wall at the 3 compartment sink 4 dead roaches under the 3 compartment sink
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in the walk in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several bulb need plastic covers and/or end caps
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sink on the cooks line soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Gatorade in the superior cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
45
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on the floor under stove
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - window sills in kitchen - back side of table near walk in cooler
35A-23-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - tested 0ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - server area and back prep area
41-24-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk
02C-03-5
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 form
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. - cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink disconnected in bar.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - prep area and cookline
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - storage alcove at front of kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - at cookline
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent over three compartment sink
36-34-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. - wiping cloths on the floor in storage alcove at front of kitchen
21-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - two on the floor behind chest freezer - 4 on the floor near wheeled grease receptacle - 2 on the floor below double door freezer - 7 inside storage cabinet in prep area - 2 inside empty pickle bucket in warewashing area - 2 on the floor below bag in box soda
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - shoes stored on shelf with boxed oil jugs
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below dish machine - heavy build up of food debris and grease on floor below fryers - food debris and soil below stove and oven
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall tiles missing near walk in cooler
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at cookline.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - walk in cooler door damaged
14-36-5
Basic - Light not functioning. - server area
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - ware washing area - prep area - near ice machine
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - beer cooler shelves - salamander - top of range - small fan at prep table - sides of fryers - side of glass door freezer next to fryers - bottom of double door reach in freezer - walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - server area
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish machine racks.
16-15-4
14
Sep 8, 2022
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -superior cooler in prep 56 ambient -sour cream and butter stored -walk in cooler is down - empty -refrigerator drawers down -Philly steak stored -2 door low boy -cheeses , whipped cream - 2 door freezer not operating correctly -other coolers are also down and used for storage -hood filter broken - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - cooks line heavy grease - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Superior cooler in prep - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At the 3 compartment sink the floor drain will back up as the 3 compartment sink is drained - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Too much clutter in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Surface rust on the 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Freezer 1 30 - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Ambient temperature is 38° **Time Extended**
03A-05-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House.
How does Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House 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 Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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