Jax Fish Fry

8380 Baymeadows Rd Ste 8, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Jax Fish Fry has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Jax Fish Fry on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In small Breaded oysters no longer commercially packaged stored over ready to eat frozen products in stand up reach in freezer. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop observed in contact with breading. Handle was removed from product. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Slight grease buildup on vents on front line.

36-34-5

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw fish stored over container of ready to eat remoulade. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lobster salad and coleslaw made Saturday per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge began marking. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-02-5

Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed lemons in container for self service with no hinged lid. Open container not properly protected.

08B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute at dining room soda dispenser with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Mar 23, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (44-45F - Cold Holding); lobster meat (44-45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated fish was in cooler all day and other pans of fish are cold. Operator removed lid to help cool fish and lobster meat **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable Cutting boards in storage at triple sink soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at self dispensing soda machine soiled

22-02-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener at prep table soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to prep table blocked by kitchen entry door being propped open and a vacuum. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer soiled

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jax Fish Fry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jax Fish Fry on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jax Fish Fry?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jax Fish Fry.

How does Jax Fish Fry compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Jax Fish Fry most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Jax Fish Fry's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jax Fish Fry have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jax Fish Fry 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 Fish Fry inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Fish Fry is inspected around three times per year on average.

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