Sr Ceviche Jax Beach
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
35
Score
Sr Ceviche Jax Beach appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Neptune Beach restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in stand alone cooler in kitchen raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressing. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Completely thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi in stand alone cooler still in packaging. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on a plate on top of pans located on cook line Cooked calamari (65F - Cold Holding); Cooked mussels (65F-67F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was a mistake. Employee removed and stored properly in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade towel /paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth towels used to cover raw meat on table after preparation. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler stainless cups without handles used to portion raw fish. Employee removed from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed Completely thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi in stand alone cooler still in packaging. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on equipment in ware washing area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of bottled water stored on floor near entrance to ware washing room. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at employee hand washing sink at entrance of kitchen. Inspector will send copy of employee handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen calamari in sink of water. Employee turned water on frozen calamari. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee removed and hung to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
35
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 3 flying insects in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Squid (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Octopus (51F - Cold Holding); Mussels (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Cooler lid open and air blowing on the right side of cooler. Manager had employee remove and place inside reach in cooler. Observed stand alone cooler Cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager moved some products to another cooler. Manager stated the employees have been in/out of cooler throughout lunch. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using employee handwashing sink to clean dishes.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 2 fly tapes hanging with accumulation of dead flying insects. Manager will remove from kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape near ware washing area.
35B-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven. Employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting avocados with bare hands. Spoke to manager, employee washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-20-5
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 beef in stand alone cooler on cook line. Manager removed and stored raw chicken properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream in display cooler in dining area at 50F. Manager stated the sour cream was left in cooler from yesterday. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream in display cooler in dining area at 50F. Manager stated the sour cream was there from yesterday. See stop sale
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 Queso in steam well at 93F. Employee stated queso was placed in well at 10:00am. Employee placed queso on stove to reheat. Took second temperature at 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados being cut with stickers still on them. Manager will make sure avocados are properly washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil on floor of kitchen. Employee removed oil and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Jan 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sr Ceviche Jax Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sr Ceviche Jax Beach on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sr Ceviche Jax Beach?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sr Ceviche Jax Beach.
How does Sr Ceviche Jax Beach compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Sr Ceviche Jax Beach most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Sr Ceviche Jax Beach's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sr Ceviche Jax Beach have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sr Ceviche Jax Beach 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 Sr Ceviche Jax Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sr Ceviche Jax Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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