Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “live, small flying insects found”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville Beach sits at 73, putting Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in kitchen area sanitizer bucket stored on speed rack above food stored on rack. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on table next to glassware in bar area. Observed spray bottle of kitchen cleaner stored next to bottles of wine located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in large pan individual pans of Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Roasted corn (54F-60F - Cold Holding). Employee placed more ice under pans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed Cole slaw at 59F-60F. Manager will place back in walk in cooler and bring out fresh Cole slaw .**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed still the same at callback. 4-6-2026 Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
64
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on table next to fryers Cooked potatoes (63F-72F - Hot Holding). Employee stated they were old and would throw out. Observed under heat lamp Cooked bean soup (82F-91F - Hot Holding). Chef stated it was old and would discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in large pan individual pans of Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Roasted corn (54F-60F - Cold Holding). Employee placed more ice under pans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in kitchen area sanitizer bucket stored on speed rack above food stored on rack. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on table next to glassware in bar area. Observed spray bottle of kitchen cleaner stored next to bottles of wine located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags missing the last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 certified food manager expired.
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at entrance of kitchen employees backpack and personal items stored next to condiments. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table located in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
32
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 House made pasta sauce made heavy cream dated 10-13-2025 See stop sale.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed drinks held in ice used to serve public. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer reach in cooler ribs (52F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Green tomatoes (44F-45F - Cold Holding). Observed many drawer pans missing in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting slicer soiled with food debris. Manager stated he will discarded slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door gaskets of walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with mold like slime substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light lense at entrance of cook line.
38-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit on both units.
22-20-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
35B-05-4
37
Jul 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling in equipment storage nonabsorbent and easily cleanable ceiling . Observed ware washing area without nonabsorbent and easily cleanable ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
May 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hot water tank with a hose Bibb without a back flow device. Observed hose Bibb located in kitchen without back flow device. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed employee hand sinks added and relocated without plan review approval. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no waste receptacle provided in women's restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling in equipment storage nonabsorbent and easily cleanable ceiling . Observed ware washing area without nonabsorbent and easily cleanable ceiling. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without Choking Poster. Inspector provided choking poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in cooler not operating. **Warning**
14-11-5
64
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken nuggets in reach in cooler at 55F. Employee voluntarily discarded. Cooler has ambient temperature of 42F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed portioned queso in stand alone cooler dated 5-31-2024. See stop sale
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Lysol without label on bottle. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Mar 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bottom of mop sink. Employee properly hung. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in multiple areas of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks in front dining area unsecured.
51-11-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “live, small flying insects found” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen.
How does Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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