Mr Snappers
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
29
Score
Going back to 2024, Mr Snappers has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 11 violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
7
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 containers of medicine stored on top shelf of reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Person in charge removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken stored in boxes raw chicken originally was delivered in on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw gyro corner stored over ready to eat onion rings in reach in freezer on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being prepped on cutting board on three compartment sink directly over raw in sink itself. Employee moved cutting board down to opposite end of three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish items in standing reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at temperatures of 45-49F stored on bottom shelf of main prep table on cook line. Person in charge stated chicken was cooked day prior and placed in walk-in cooler for cooling. Chicken was removed from walk-in cooler 30 minutes prior for large order. Cooked chicken (45-49F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed commercially processed queso at temperatures of 101F in heating unit at end of cook line. Person in charge stated queso was reheated on stove and placed in heating unit 2 hours prior. Queso was placed back on stove for reheating. Commercially processed queso (101F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored in front area near cake reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used for scooping in raw chicken container in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
29
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pack of cigarettes stored on prep table next to single service items in front of expo window. Employee removed cigarettes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of Advil stored on top shelf of standing reach in cooler above food items. Person in charge removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken wings placed in original box raw chicken came in. Person in charge voluntarily discarded potentially contaminated chicken and moved other chicken to food-safe container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops stored over opened bag of ready to eat mozzarella sticks in standing reach in freezer across from cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in standing reach in cooler across from cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beverage ice dumped in hand wash sink next to soda tower by to-go window.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 5 unsecured CO2 tanks by dry storage near rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food-contact shelves throughout kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Person in charge inverted ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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. Observed employee drinking from open container stores on prep table next to single service items by expo window. Person in charge removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food and sauces on prep table next to single service items by expo window. Person in charge removed all employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hanging from wire rack pole in contact with single service items. Person in charge removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution stored on floor near soda tower by to-go window. Person in charge moved sanitizer bucket to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to for scooping in raw chicken gizzard container in standing reach in cooler across from cook line. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
26
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish items stored over cooked corn in standing reach in cooler across from fryer station. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed opened package of comminuted beef stored over raw fish items in standing reach in cooler across from fryer station. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed squeeze bottle of burn gel stored on top of ice machine next to ice buckets and ice scoop. Person in charge removed burn gel. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on interior of ice machine and ice machine door.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear chemical person in charge stated was bleach.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer on ground at far wall.
14-69-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks not secured in dry storage area near walk-in freezer. Person in charge secured CO2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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. Observed employee cup with no lid stored on single service items in dry storage area in middle of kitchen.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee jackets hanging on wire rack in contact with single service items in dry storage area in middle of kitchen. Person in charge removed all jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Person in charge provided some hair restraints for some employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
33
Nov 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Snappers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Snappers on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Snappers?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Snappers.
How does Mr Snappers compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mr Snappers most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mr Snappers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Snappers have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mr Snappers 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.
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