Mojo Kitchen

1500 Beach Blvd Unit 111, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
American
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Mojo Kitchen has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach average 73, so Mojo Kitchen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink 4 splitter added without 1 back flow devices on non chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects in kitchen near exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed on prep table Mojo sauce made with fresh garlic dated 3-30-2026. See stop sale.
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above prep table. 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 personal neck pillow stored in food storage area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill soiled with dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 1 flying insect near kitchen back door. 2 flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink 4 splitter added without 2 back flow devices on non chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust located on the interior of ice machine near ice chute.
22-31-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in bar area deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile's dusty throughout kitchen. Observed air vents dusty throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without latest inspection report.
51-18-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
47
May 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled. Operator stated that was the area of bar not used. Operator will have employee clean soda gun. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
90
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed ketchup can dented in seam of can. Se stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents and tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager with beard engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put hat on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside from bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in bar cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on dry storage rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk In cooler concrete unsealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
47
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on spigot located underneath the dishmachine. Hose is attached to spigot. Manager found an extra vacuum breaker and installed it during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brisket (127-130F) stored in top main hot box near manager office. Manager stated brisket was reheated two hours ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Chef began reheating the brisket. chicken (112-120F); ribs (125F) in small hot box across from the grill on the cook line. Manager stated food was reheated two hours ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Chef began reheating the food. pulled pork (113F) in drawer warmer near steam table on cook line. Manager stated pork was reheated two hours ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Chef voluntarily discarded pork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At 12:45lm found corn (134F - Reheating); grits (146-153F - Reheating) in small steam well on cook line near managers office. Cook stated food was placed in well from cooler to be reheated at 10:30am. Cook reheated food on stove to 202-204F within 10 minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
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/ Manager Keith has an expired manager certificate. It expired January 2023
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chopper soiled. Chopper on wall above the three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager does not have chlorine test strips to test the dishmachine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance not labeled in serve station on cook line. Employee stated yellow solution was peroxide and labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors are unsealed concrete **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling tiles and walls throughout kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small hot box on cook line is missing the door handle. Sandwich small reach in cooler on cook line has a torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface Kitchen ice machine.
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line soiled Sandwich reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tray of large ice cubes stored uncovered in main stand alone reach in freezer at the end of the cook line.
08B-12-5
30
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects in warewashing area near the cook line. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the manager moving a trash can, then putting on gloves and proceeded to handle food without washing his hands. After reviewing with him, he washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breakers on hose bibb under dishmachine. Green hose attached to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on added splitter to mop sink faucet in non chemical side. Manager installed vacuum breakers on both place. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (120-121F) stored in main hot cabinet on cook line near mangers office. Manager stated beef was reheated and placed in hot cabinet to hold hot approximately an hour ago. Manager began reheating the beef. grits (129-130F) in steam well on cook line. Cook stated grits were reheated and placed in steam table to hold hot approximately 20 minutes ago. Manager reheated grits to 171F. turkey (129F) in secondary hot cabinet near the steam table on cook line. Manager stated chicken was reheated and placed in hot cabinet to hold hot approximately an hour ago. Manager began reheating the turkey. sweet potatoes (112F) stored at room temperature on shelf above the stove on cook line. Manager stated potatoes were reheated and placed on shelf to hold hot approximately an hour ago. Manager began reheating the potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (52F) in reach in cooler near the fryers on cook line. Manager stated fish was defrosted and placed in cooler approximately an hour ago. Manager placed a bag of ice over the fish. cooked fries (50F); cooked chicken wings (47-50F); raw fish (45-47F); raw shrimp (52F) in reach in cooler in breading station at the end of the cook line. Manager stated fries, chicken wings, and fish was placed in cooler from walk in cooler approximately an hour ago. He stated shrimp was in cooler over night. Manager discarded the shrimp and moved other food to the salad reach in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42.3F cooler right side doors do not properly close. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp 52F in reach in cooler in breading station. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42.3F and right side doors do not properly close. Manager stated shrimp has been in cooler since last night. Manager discarded shrimp. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee picking up a corn leave from the floor and the proceeded to peel a corn without washing his hands. After reviewing with cook he washed his hands and discarded the corn. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picking up a corn leave from the floor and the proceeded to peel a corn without washing his hands. After reviewing with cook he washed his hands and discarded the corn. See stop sale. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Certified manager has no knowledge of the 8 major food allergens. Reviewed with manager and emailed him food allergen handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-16-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager did not provide proof of employee reporting agreement knowledge. Reviewed with manager and employee him employee reporting agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer solution not labeled in bar area. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer reach in cooler in bar area. Cooler located at the end of the cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls, and ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen Floor covered with standing water in bar area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Back prep station sanitizer bucket at 0ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. Ice machine located inside kitchen near expo station. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep counter on cook line near the steam table. Employee properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small cheese reach in cooler on cook line has a torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold. Daylight showing
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Utensils stored in sanitizer solution in back prep area near the walk in cooler. Manager removed utensils from sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in beverage storage room missing covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condiment shelves at the end of the cook line soiled with buildup of grease. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
12
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter attached and there is no back-flow device installed AFTER the splitter on the non chemical side. There is an Installed vacuum breaker before the splitter which can be moved to the non chemical side after the splitter. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of six raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat mashed potatoes. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine has black soiled residue accumulation on topside interior of ice machine viewed from top sliding drawers and viewed with flashlight on topside and high sides of interior ice bin Small cutting board in bar is stained. Operator removed board to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small metal container with scoops stored in basin of hand wash sink next to walk in cooler with hot water running Employee moved items without being prompted. Hand wash sink next to dish machine has items stored in basin Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on far end of cookline and at hand wash sink near smoker. Operator supplied towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust accumulation around vents.
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mojo Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mojo Kitchen on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mojo Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mojo Kitchen.

How does Mojo Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

Mojo Kitchen most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

Has Mojo Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mojo Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mojo Kitchen 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 Mojo Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mojo Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.