Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach

131 1St Ave N, Unit 101, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville Beach restaurant scores 73. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored on sheet tray. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager had employee remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed heat treated pineapple chutney dated 8-9-2024. See stop sale. Observed creole bbq made with cooked shrimp shells dated 8-8-2024. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed ice machine with surface rust on lip of opening of unit. **Repeat Violation**

22-31-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area CO2 tank not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee vape on cooler located in bar area. Observed employee drink on cooler located in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **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 bag on cooler in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to air dry. Employee stored mop properly to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near 3 compartment sink.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in walk-in cooler over pan and bucket of pickles. Manager had employee remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar on second floor soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager had employee store mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located across from dish machine. Inspector will provide hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored next to bag of onions hanging on storage rack. Manager stored employee personal items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of blanched fries stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager moved blanched fries At least 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

May 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach.

How does Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

Has Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach 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 Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jekyll Brewing Jax Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.

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