Jumpin Jax House of Food
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Jumpin Jax House of Food has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza make sauce, cheese, cheese, 48-49F. Ambient temp came down to 46F during inspection, person in charge turned unit down, called for service during inspection. Person in charge iced items down. At cook line butter pats at 74F, recommend holding small amount on time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: In pizza make, cooked mushrooms, cheese, sauce, cheese at 48-55F. Person in charge states items were moved in unit approximately 1 hour ago. Person in charge moved all items to unit holding temperature. Observed ice buildup in back of unit. Person in charge called for service. Butter pats not observed out on counter at callback. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw steak no longer commercially packaged stored over case of muffins. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ham dated 9/23 in reach in cooler. Aioli made with fresh garlic in mayo dated 9/30. Pesto made with fresh garlic in oil dated 9/29.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza make sauce, cheese, cheese, 48-49F. Ambient temp came down to 46F during inspection, person in charge turned unit down, called for service during inspection. Person in charge iced items down. At cook line butter pats at 74F, recommend holding small amount on time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rollers on bun toaster with debris buildup. Cutting boards (small) in back kitchen with staining. Interior of ice machine with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around ice machine, grease trap, under triple sink with staining.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute at self service soda dispenser with debris buildup. Exterior of glass double door reach in cooler with debris buildup.
23-03-4
52
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rop Mahi with instructions on box to remove from vacuum seal prior to thawing thawed in reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over case of lettuce. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop reach in cooler sliced cheese, sliced cheese, sliced turkey, sliced cheese 48-50F. Person in charge states has had lids open. Person in charge iced items down. Retemped all but one item at 43F. Person in charge called for service during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in back kitchen hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Rop Mahi with instructions on box to remove from vacuum seal prior to thawing thawed in reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Slow leak at back hand wash sink when in use. Person in charge repaired during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
52
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw beef with gloved hands, then change gloves and handle ready to eat oil spray without hand wash after removing gloves. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers stored over cheese in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Caesar dressing made in house with liquid egg dated 12.23, ranch 12.18, jerk chicken dated 12.18, sauce dated 12.13, turkey dated 12.24, mozzarella dated 12.19, hot dogs dated 12.17, aioli dated 12.18. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch made with buttermilk sitting on counter at 51F. Recommend holding on time. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Garlic in oil at 74F in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Observed waste water leaking onto ground at back kitchen when hand wash sink is in use. Person in charge added catch bucket during inspection. No leaking observed by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with black buildup. Interior of ice machine with black debris buildup. Interior of toasters with debris buildup. Interior of oven doors with grease buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips, utilizes quatanery ammonium.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee working longer than 60 days with no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz portion cups used as scoops in several bulk items in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment advertised a specific brand of a product, but used another brand. Menu states Hebrew National all beef frank, is serving block and barrel all beef hot dog. Unable to provide invoice within 30 days for Hebrew National. Person in charge posted sign stating no longer serving Hebrew National during inspection until menu can be changed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
52-13-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors near ice machine/ water heater with debris buildup.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer with ice cream with ice buildup.
14-69-4
29
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler raw turkey burgers stored over ready to eat cheese. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Feta cheese dated 3/21. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in glass door reach in cooler at 50F. Observed items packed tightly in unit, may be preventing air flow. Person in charge moved to reach in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of toaster with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelving in kitchen no inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on right side of glass door cooler in back left of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged desserts for customer self service and cheesecake for self service with no minimum labeling.
02D-03-4
52
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken salad dated 10/18. Feta dated 10/9. Cooked pasta dated 10/20.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg whites and liquid egg at 51, 56F. Person in charge states has had in and out of unit frequently. Has been out of temperature less than 4 hours. Iced items down. Recommend holding on time. Provided paperwork.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Menu states slaw dog contains Hebrew National all beef frank. Person in charge states are using different product by US Foods due to increased price. Unable to provide invoice from last 30 days with Hebrew National hotdogs. Person in charge posted sign stating no longer serving Hebrew National hotdogs during inspection. Will be updating menu soon. **Admin Complaint**
52-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards with black debris. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working at establishment for 5 months per person in charge with no proof of training.
53B-13-5
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/ One manager with expired training 10.10.23.
53A-03-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed mahi in reach in cooler with no oxygen introduced.
06-09-1
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing from 2 of 3 dumpsters in shared dumpster area.
33-15-4
45
Mar 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on lid of flip top reach-in cooler in kitchen missing/ disrepair
14-11-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jumpin Jax House of Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jumpin Jax House of Food on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jumpin Jax House of Food?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jumpin Jax House of Food.
How does Jumpin Jax House of Food compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Jumpin Jax House of Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Jumpin Jax House of Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jumpin Jax House of Food have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jumpin Jax House of Food 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 Jumpin Jax House of Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jumpin Jax House of Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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