New Jc's Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
67
Score
New Jc's Seafood has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “dead roaches on premises” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting New Jc's Seafood on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 5 boxes of cooked crab with temperatures of 55-56F stored in reach in cooler next to ice machine. Person in charge stated crab was cooked day prior and was not removed from reach in cooler after placement.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings in unused room at far end of establishment. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored on top of cooked sausage in chest freezer near employee restroom. All food items removed from commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 5 boxes of cooked crab with temperatures of 55-56F stored in reach in cooler next to ice machine. Person in charge stated crab was cooked day prior and was not removed from reach in cooler after placement. Cooked crab (55-56F - Cooling)
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife stored on soiled surface next to ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn and soiled tin foil used as shelf covers on multiple shelves throughout establishment.
14-20-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed large white ice paddle with grooves and chips and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on wall across from ice machine.
14-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in unused side room at far corner of establishment. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket and door in disrepair on ice machine near rear exit of establishment.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored in container of seasoning with handle in direct contact with product. Seasoning container is under prep table next to fryer station. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed missing self-closing arm on door at rear exit of establishment causing door to no longer be able to self close.
35B-03-4
33
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on shelf with food items in dry storage area near live crab section.
41-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on spill blocker in interior of ice machine near back exit.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with visible damage and/or in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed; two dead roaches in back section of establishment not in use with reach in cooler person in charge also stated was not in use. One dead roach in restroom person in charge stated was not in use. Person in charge cleaned and discarded **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed; dry storage area near live crab section person in charge stated was for employees with box of margarine for customers. White reach in freezer between establishment entry doorways with frozen shrimp for customers and frozen meats person in charge stated were for employees. Pizza person in charge indicated was for employee stored in reach in cooler near back door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of ice machine by back door of establishment has build of mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator did not have proof of having food manager certification. Operator stated they don't work here often, but has one at the other location she manages.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station next to dry storage area, employee restroom no paper towels. Operator brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In showroom where customers can pick out crab, ceiling tile missing. Operator stated they're waiting for part to come in to replace tile. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/Walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. In back room next to employee restroom, wall behind large white reach in cooler freezer in disrepair.
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches. 5 in restroom next to dry storage area. 5 in back of establishment that is only used for storage. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not labeled or separate from customer food at reach in cooler where raw shrimp is sold to customers. Employee food removed and segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment, floors, walls and ceilings are soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen, tile under sink and next to walk in cooler is chipped and showing concrete.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of margarine were placed on floor in kitchen and showroom area. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Dry storage area behind front counter with stored potatoes and margarine also contains a bed and chairs. Operator began removing food items. **Corrective Action Taken**
43-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers in kitchen soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In reach in cooler where oysters are stored, wood slats under oyster bags are not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers in kitchen area containing spices were not labeled.
02D-01-5
43
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In storage room past mop sink, chest freezer has bagged raw shrimp and fish stored over cooked sausage. Operator moved raw items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lime scale buildup at top plate and interior edge of ice machine by back door.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in unused back room,
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter area, three cases of liquid margarine on floor. Operator moved all to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door at cook line missing closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler racks have rust.
14-17-4
55
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Shelf below front counter, multiple cleaning supplies stored nest to bagged chips and plastic utensils. Operator moved chemicals to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In slide door reach-in cooler at cook line, raw shrimp stored over cooked crab and cooked potatoes. Operator moved shrimp to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Across from cook line, case of raw shrimp stored on floor. Operator moved to walk-in cooler shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door at cook line missing closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep sink, shrimp,thawing in standing water. Operator moved to running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and interior of door for walk-in cooler, rusted. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Jc's Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Jc's Seafood on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Jc's Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Jc's Seafood.
How does New Jc's Seafood compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
New Jc's Seafood most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has New Jc's Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Jc's Seafood have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Jc's Seafood means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New Jc's Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Jc's Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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