Jax Kitchen

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Jax Kitchen has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Jax Kitchen squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ledge on grill in back cook line **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap and paper towel dispenser by stove at front cook line, manager cleaned it, hood filters by stove and grill, with grease build up, also on hood filter on back cook line, blackish build up on gasket and door frame in walk in freezer, inside hand sink by water heater in back room with old food build up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile has water damage in back storage room

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by front counter hood with dust build up

36-34-5

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them, manager fixed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-42-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jax Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jax Kitchen on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Jax Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Jax Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Jax Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jax Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jax Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Jax Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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