Jville Seafood Market
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
37
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Jville Seafood Market, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Jville Seafood Market trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 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. In kitchen, operator placing cooked crawfish in styrofoam togo containers, touching crawfish with both hands only one has glove.
09-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen, hose bibb by handwash sink with green hose attached, missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, handwash sink missing paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, spray bottle identified as glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, ice machine bin interior has lime scale build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door has rust that has pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter area, blanket and prayer mat stored on shelves with seasonings. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In shell oyster reach-in cooler (coke cooler), side panels broken, insulation exposed. Also, white cutting board has deep grooves. At front counter area, glass doors on display coolers have cracked glass, duct tape used to repair one. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer, multiple floor tiles cracked/broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter area, scoop in bulk garlic container has handle touching food. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in cooler, wood crab crates reused for cooked crab. In walk-in freezer, multiple wax lined cardboard boxes reused for storage of cooked items in plastic bags..
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room by office area, multiple cases of plastic cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, bulk flour container not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, turkey necks (50F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler 1 hour, items getting cooked. Ambient temperature 50f for live crabs.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach-in cooler at cook line, raw fish stored over cooked crab. Employee moved crab. In chest freezer at cook line, open bag of scallops stored over bags of fries. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gasket soiled. Exterior of ice machine door soiled. At front counter area, exterior of bulk season container soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, ice machine bin has lime scale build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door has rust that has pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line, flip top reach-in cooler and chest freezer handles have build up.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In shell oyster reach-in cooler (coke cooler), side panels broken, insulation exposed. Also, white cutting board has deep grooves. At front counter area, glass doors on display coolers have cracked glass, duct tape used to repair one. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer, multiple floor tiles cracked/broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter area, scoops in bulk season and garlic containers have handles touching food.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter, handwash sink near microwaves missing sign.
31B-04-4
50
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At prep sink/counter, hose Bibb under counter missing backflow preventer
29-34-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator sing chlorine sanitizer, has quat strips.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Multiple Oyster tags missing last day sold.
01C-09-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, interior of ice machine door and surrounding area has black mold-like substance. Also scale build up by chute. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On reach-in freezers at front area, cardboard used as shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line area, open employee can drink on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At front counter area, glass doors on display coolers have cracked glass, duct tape used to repair one. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At mop sink, faucet tube broken off.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer, floor tiles cracked or missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup on floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter,scoops in Jville and garlic seasonings have handles touching food. Operator moved scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter area, missing handwash sign at one handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have flour dust build up.
23-03-4
43
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory present. Inspector emailed advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/floor tile missing. Ceiling tiles above walk in freezer. Floor tile in walk in freezer.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen by prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor near rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop in ice at front counter. Ice scoop moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink on far side of front counter. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked window for front counter repaired with duct tape. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket chlorine 0ppm. Operator added more chlorine. Re-tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
61
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and pesticide stored on shelf with container of oil and clean pots below prep table in kitchen. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine 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. Multiple boxes of cooked crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn and eggs in front counter display cooler prepared yesterday at 1200. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In small front area where seafood is seasoned. In dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vent in dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Silver strainer in back near ice machine is cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in dry storage area. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler door shows rust. Interior of cooler for eggs (Coke) has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink bottle in reach in cooler at front counter. Drink moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil to go containers on shelf above flip top cooler. Containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board by flip top cooler in kitchen. Towel removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jville Seafood Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jville Seafood Market on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jville Seafood Market?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jville Seafood Market.
How does Jville Seafood Market compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Jville Seafood Market most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Jville Seafood Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jville Seafood Market have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jville Seafood Market 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 Jville Seafood Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jville Seafood Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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