Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
21
Score
Going back to 2022, Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 14 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
21
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line in reach-in cooler, pan of raw chicken stored over container of raw fish. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. In walk-in cooler, raw hamburger stored on shelf above unwashed produce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, lemonade can and spoon in handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At front counter area, togo cups used in sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used under breading containers and under fry baskets on lower shelf. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing on trash can in ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At pass thru window, employee drink on counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At cook line reach-in cooler, multiple personal food items on top shelf over customer foods.
08B-49-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler missing handle for cold water. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor at dunnage racks soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, case of fries on floor. Operator moved. In walk-in cooler, multiple food items stored on floor. In inside walk-in freezer, case of chicken stored on floor. In outside walk-in freezer, multiple food items stored on floor. In outside dry storage, multiple food items stored on floor. At front counter, 2 containers of portioned sauces stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One lid missing on dumpster.
33-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, exterior of bulk flour containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At cook line and walk-in cooler, raw chicken nixes reused for cooked chicken wings. Operator over to plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, case of plastic portion cups stored on floor. At cook line, togo containers not inverted.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, black dunnage racks soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At dish area, mop in bucket with dirty water. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
39
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line double door reach-in cooler, raw hamburger stored over raw shrimp. Operator rearranged items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line in double door reach-in cooler, 11 vacuum sealed packages of raw snapper not removed from reduced oxygen package before thawing. Label states to remove from package before thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dish area, can of WD-40 stored with jars of relish. Operator moved Wd-40. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
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. Operator not able to provide current employee training certificates, all certificates onsite expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, bucket stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw chicken boxes reused for cooked chicken. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter area, ice chute on soda dispenser has mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used to line counter and lower shelf at breading station. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
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. At cook line in double door reach-in cooler, 11 vacuum sealed packages of raw snapper not removed from reduced oxygen package before thawing. Label states to remove from package before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dish area, shoes stored on jar of relish and coat over bag-in-box soda. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors,walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under fryers soiled. At cook line, wall behind cooking equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, open case of oil on floor. In walk-in cooler, containers of mayonnaise and liquid margarine on floor. In outside walk-in freezer, multiple items on floor. At outside dry storage container, cases of oil on floor. Operator began moving items to shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease, boxes, lawn waste and debris at dumpster/grease receptacle at back corner of parking lot.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have build up of grease and flour. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At kitchen, back door does not close tightly.
35B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen cookline, handwash sink missing cold faucet handle.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, 2 cases of plastic souffle ups stored on floor. In outside dry storage container, case of metal pans stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At entrance to kitchen, mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water. Operator hung to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing on trash can in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
26
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 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 at cook line, open bag of scallops stored over open box of okra. Operator moved scallops to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table at cook line, chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken out for less than 30 minutes, returned to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In outside dry storage container, oven cleaner stored on bag of paprika. Operator moved oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb outside back door missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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 front counter reach-in cooler, cheesecakes not dated.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. In women's restroom, handwash sink has low water pressure.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser near walk-in freezer, at front counter area and in men's restroom not dispensing towels. Operator placed roll towels at each handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter soda dispenser, ice chute has green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks at dish area not secured. Operator placed bungee cord around tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license posted. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid or straw on prep counter in kitchen. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, reach-in cooler gasket torn. Walk-in freezer gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers have build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, container of mayonnaise on floor. Operator moved to shelf. In inside walk-in freezer, case of fries on floor. Operator moved to shelf, In outside walk-in freezer, multiple items on floor. Employee moved to racks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar container, measuring cup handle touching product. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have grease build up. Exterior of bulk containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids and one grease receptacle lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw chicken boxes reused for cooked chicken. Operator moved chicken to plastic containers, chicken reheated above 165f when ordered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
21
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook handled raw chicken, placed into fryer, removed glove, and handled ready to eat onion rings without washing hands. See stop sale. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat lettuce. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook handled raw chicken, placed into fryer, removed glove, and handled ready to eat onion rings without washing hands. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of chicken stored on prep table 81F. Manager states chicken cooked 15 minutes prior. Chicken placed back into fryer to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on back of building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer by fryers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing of sleeve of to go cups in hand washing sink at front counter. Sanitizer container stored inside hand washing sink at front counter. Container removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working during inspection, none are certified food managers.
53A-05-6
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. Missing for one employee working today.
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two blue tanks in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom in dining area.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple employee drink cups in kitchen area.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Outside grease receptacle by dumpster.
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Exterior of gray containers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers on floor in kitchen.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two large gray containers with flour and cornmeal in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish.
How does Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish 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 Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Snappers Chicken and Fish is inspected around three times per year on average.
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