Jax in and Out
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Jax in and Out has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Gulfport restaurants (averaging 67), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200 PPM, diluted and retested at 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fly landed on cut lettuce and tomatoes.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in reach in cooler in kitchen Operator moved potatoes to store above the eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Feb 1 2026.
50-17-3
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled in kitchen
22-12-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly in kitchen landing on cut tomatoes and cut lettuce Operator voluntarily discarded lettuce and tomatoes and killed fly Stop Sale issued. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor outside restroom Operator cleaned up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -base of faucet at 3 compartment sink is leaking when water is running.
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors throughout kitchen . **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
30
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coffee creamer (47F - Cold Holding) operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored with ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over in same container as ready to eat Rueben sandwich setups. Blood pooling in bottom of shared container. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf, cleaned and sanitized all containers. No direct contamination observed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched face and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched glasses with gloved hand and proceeded to touch food without handwashing or gloves change.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee cleaned roaches off floor in bathroom and then touched sponge in 3 compartment sink without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 500PPM. Operator remade; remeasured at 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray stored on back of hand wash sink. Operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Insufficient light in bathroom, can barely see in there.
38-10-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights over dry storage and food prep areas not protected. Fluorescent lights in middle of kitchen ceiling over food prep area not protected.
38-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under food prep areas in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in restroom, area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in kitchen have buildup of grease and food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Flooring has been ripped up since storm, remaining tiles have accumulation of grease and debris
36-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In food preparation areas and back of kitchen wall has accumulation of dust
36-27-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
36-30-4
25
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Expire date 10-10-2019 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Operator stated she scheduled her test in two weeks from today. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/ Expire date 10-10-2019
53A-03-7
90
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license renewal **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Printed the clean up procedures for management. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven presser soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
67
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jax in and Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jax in and Out on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jax in and Out?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jax in and Out.
How does Jax in and Out compare to other restaurants in Gulfport?
Jax in and Out most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Gulfport average of 67.
Has Jax in and Out's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jax in and Out have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jax in and Out 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 Jax in and Out inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jax in and Out is inspected around three times per year on average.
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