Jc's Fresh Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Jc's Fresh Seafood stretching back to 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Jc's Fresh Seafood on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in glass door reach-in cooler, raw fish stored over cooked crabs. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cooked crabs. In lobby reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on top shelf over bottle drinks.
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. At prep area in double door reach-in cooler, Turkey necks cooked 6 days prior not dated. Person in Charge dated container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, interior walls have build up/stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, gaskets on glass door reach-in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line by fryers, floor and wall soiled. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area lower shelves, bulk seasoning containers have soiled exteriors. At prep area, shelves by walk-in freezer with microwaves soiled with seasoning residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves have rust. Walk-in freezer shelves have rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wringer on mop bucket.
42-01-4
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. In back kitchen, observed 1 flying insect. At front handwash sink, observed 3 insects. Employee killed all insects. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at cook line, milk opened 2 days prior not dated. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back kitchen, cutting board has stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, interior walls and deflection plate have build up/stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, gaskets on glass door reach-in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall soiled. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up at walk-in freezer door frame. Employee broke ice off. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, shelves soiled with seasoning debris. At cook line reach-in cooler, plastic containers and lids have soiled exteriors. At cook line and prep area lower shelves, bulk seasoning/flour containers have soiled exteriors. At front counter, exterior of slide door rack has build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At hallway to restroom, case of tshirt bags on floor. Employee moved.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In lobby area reach-in freezer, Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods nor frozen solid. AC in lobby not working, currently being serviced. Employee moved all items to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-05-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves and wall have rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
45
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelves across from restroom, case of sterno stored over lemon pepper seasoning. Person in Charge moved sterno to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw shrimp stored over open bag of hush puppies. Person in Charge moved shrimp to correct storage level. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated he thawed shrimp and placed in cooler approximately 3 hours earlier. Ambient thermometer shows cooler at 50f. Shrimp moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep tables, bulk seasoning containers interiors soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen area, interior of ice machine door has build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall has grease build up. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, case of fish stored on floor. Person in Charge moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, ice buildup up in reach-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up below condenser unit.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled metal pan. Person in Charge moved pan to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, shelves soiled with seasoning debris. At cook line reach-in cooler, plastic containers and lids have soiled exteriors. At cook line and prep area lower shelves, bulk seasoning/flour containers have soiled exteriors. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected. Person in Charge repaired drain line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
41
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At front counter, 11 containers of dip, no receipt available. Establishment has tax certificate for supplier, no invoice.
01A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 22 total rodent droppings, 18 in back kitchen under AC handler unit and 4 in back kitchen under triple sinks. Person in Charge cleaned all droppings. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at front handwash sink. Person in Charge stocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. After running for several minutes, all handwash sinks water temperature only reached 73f Also, triple sinks hot water reached 70f. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Walls in ice machine have build up.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom door propped open.
32-02-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled. Wall in walk-in cooler soiled. Walls in back kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled metal pan. Person in Charge moved to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen soiled. Exterior of plastic containers at cook line soiled. Plastic shelves by walk-in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected.
29-03-4
45
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects, 1 at cook line area, 1 by ice machine.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In cook line reach-in freezer, breaded raw oysters stored over open bag of hush puppies. In customer area reach-in freezer, cooked corn in zip top bags stored below packages of raw cod. Operator moved items to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler at prep area, turkey necks cooked 3 days prior, not dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rest room in kitchen missing door closer.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle water on shelf with grocery items across from front counter reach-in cooler. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/ or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under shelves in back kitchen/dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled pan. Operator placed scoop in clean pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on top shelf by walk-in freezer, interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen soiled. Exterior of plastic containers at cook line soiled. Exterior of ice machine. Plastic shelves by walk-in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On upper shelf above restroom door, aluminum pans not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
39
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler by back exit door, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat crab. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-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. All training records are expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler, cardboard lining shelves where margarine is stored. Cardboard removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under reach in coolers at front counter. Wall under and around triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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 for scoop for bulk seasoning in prep area. Scoop moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in back storage area are rusted. Interior of walk in cooler door and walls are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves are soiled in kitchen area. Handles for reach in coolers are soiled. Glass door for oyster reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled. Employee began cleaning shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in back kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Black hose in triple sink. Hose removed from faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 17 containers of crab dip stored in front cooler - source is unknown. Inspector called phone number on label and left voicemail message.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Lysol stored on shelf with to go containers in back kitchen. Lysol moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in restroom. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags presented are not in chronological order.
01C-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. No plan could be provided. Inspector emailed plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of soiled substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back kitchen area. Employee began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles are damaged in kitchen - some are not sealed/painted. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen area. Fan cover in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor near walk in cooler. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash build up around outside dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of walk in cooler is rusted. Fan cover is missing in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple reach in coolers. Shelves below prep tables in kitchen. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets.
23-03-4
32
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jc's Fresh Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jc's Fresh Seafood on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jc's Fresh Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jc's Fresh Seafood.
How does Jc's Fresh Seafood compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Jc's Fresh Seafood most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Jc's Fresh Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jc's Fresh Seafood have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jc's Fresh Seafood 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 Jc's Fresh Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jc's Fresh Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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