Jax Beach Brunch Haus
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Jax Beach Brunch Haus, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table in kitchen near container containing diced tomatoes. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing rubber bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door of walk in freezer. Employee broke the ice away from door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored in walk in cooler over box of potatoes. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored over liquid eggs in cartons. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler in deep pan Sausage gravy (56F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated gravy was made yesterday and placed in walk in cooler to cool.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler in deep pan Sausage gravy (56F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated gravy was made yesterday and placed in walk in cooler to cool.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Observed fresh squeezed orange juice on multiple menu items. Per PIC utilizing Natalie's juices that do not indicate Fresh squeezed on labeling that indicates Freshly handcrafted. **Admin Complaint**
52-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand washing sink located outside in ice machine room. Employee provided paper towels for employee hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed some required food training expired for some.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in ware washing dry rack dishes that were wet nesting. Employee removed and placed in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup pin walk in freezer. Manager stated they recently had freezer worked on.
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles in drawer cooler used to portion proteins. Employee removed and stored bowls properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled plastic containers. Employee will remove and place in ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on table next to utensils. Employee 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 wearing a watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
35
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler house made Blue cheese dated 8-28-2024, House made horsey sauce dated 9-1-2024,House made Aoli dated 9-1-2024.
01B-24-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table near dish machine. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on dry storage rack wet nesting. Manager removed to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table in warehouse washing area. Observed employee drink next to single service lids in coffee station area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled over grill area.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch on while engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
82
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating then engaged in food preparation. Manager spoke to employee regarding hand washing and eating. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling pitcher up with water in hand sink on cook line. Spoke to employee regarding hand washing sink that is used for hand washing only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed dish machine in bar area without measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in a food preparation. Manager advised employee not to eat on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda boxes stored on floor of dry storage area. Observed tortillas on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager removed and stored food's properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottle of house made ranch (49F) in expo cooler on cook line. Bottle sticking outside food pan. Manager stated sauce was placed in cooler from walk in cooler at 7:30am. Manager moved sauce to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Dishmachine 0ppm. Sanitizer solution not dispensing from sanitizer line. Manager stated he will call service person and direct dishwasher to manually sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager has no knowledge of all big 6 foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager and emailed him big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a large watch while preparing eggs in egg station on cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet cups stacked together above soda machine on cook line. Reviewed wet nesting with manager.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand alone reach in cooler shelves with rust. Cooler located in expo station. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of plastic wear stored on floor at the entrance of the cook line. Manager properly stored plastic wear. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by dishmachine and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
50
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. Batters, gravy, sausage and grits held under time control on cook line but items not properly time marked. Chef stated food were placed on time control this morning at 8am, and properly time marked food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered tray of drink garnishes display in bar counter near costumers. Bartender moved tray behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking raw shell eggs and then plating cooked eggs without washing his hands. After reviewing with cook, employee properly washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not dispensing towels at handwash sink in dishwasher area. Manager fixed dispenser
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a bracelet while prepping raw bacon in back prep area.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Milk stand alone reach in cooler have rusty shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jax Beach Brunch Haus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jax Beach Brunch Haus on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jax Beach Brunch Haus?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jax Beach Brunch Haus.
How does Jax Beach Brunch Haus compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Jax Beach Brunch Haus most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Jax Beach Brunch Haus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jax Beach Brunch Haus have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jax Beach Brunch Haus 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 Beach Brunch Haus inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Beach Brunch Haus is inspected around three times per year on average.
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