Jax Spice Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
35
Score
Going back to 2022, Jax Spice Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville Beach facility scores 73, putting Jax Spice Restaurant on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide Raid can located on shelf in kitchen labeled for household use only. Employee removed from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holders in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified manager on duty while 4 or more employees are engaged in food preparation.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label. Employee placed label on sanitizer bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit near ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line dishes and pans. Manager removed cardboard from shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle on food shelf in back room. Observed employee food bag of peanuts on food shelf that is food served to the public. Manager had employee remove and store properly. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored next to food served to the public. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 80F on shelf. Employee placed utensils in warehouse washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in kitchen without light shield or sleeve covers.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand sink in prep area missing the employee handwashing sign. Inspector will send copy of employee hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in coolers door gaskets soiled. Observed reach in coolers on cook line door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers containing salt sugar,salt flour without labels. Manager will have employee place labels on containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
35
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Spoons held in hot water at 90F on cook line. Manager removed spoons from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Total of 2 flying insects. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area. Observed 1 flying insect in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line Chicken (66F - Cold Holding); Chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Manager removed and placed back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing back flow device on one side of splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager on duty during inspection with more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation.
53A-05-6
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. Observed all employee food training expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of chlorine without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets and watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry. Manager removed and placed mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Obviously CO2 tanks not adequately secured near side exit door. Manager secured CO2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
33
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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 drinking with gloved hands and proceeded to engage without washing hands properly. Employee removed and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line.
35A-02-6
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. Observed 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. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled on cook line. Manager removed and placed in ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Employee wearing watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked on cook line.
38-01-4
47
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting tomatoes with bare hand contact. Manager intervened **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by Dish Machine blocked by cart. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by Dish Machine line. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of ice on floor In walk in freezer. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter Heavily dusty
23-03-4
64
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (70F) stored at room temperature on cook line near burners. Employee stated cream was taking out of the cooler a few minutes ago. Employee moved heavy cream to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot and cold water at handwash sink in warewashing area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In use cutting board in main flip top cooler on cook line stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warewashing handwash sink not accessible for employees to use due to lack of hot and cold water. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 food handler employees on duty and certified manager not present **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles containing sanitizer and bleach not labeled in warewashing area and bar area. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Cook chewing gum while engaged in food preparation on cook line. Reviewed policy with person in charge. **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jax Spice Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jax Spice Restaurant on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jax Spice Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jax Spice Restaurant.
How does Jax Spice Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Jax Spice Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Jax Spice Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jax Spice Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jax Spice Restaurant 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 Spice Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Spice Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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