Strings Sports Brewery
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Strings Sports Brewery, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Jacksonville Beach restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to unused squeeze bottles. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to wrapped utensils. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
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 In front of service window squeeze bottles with House made Blue cheese dressing dated 3-26-2026, House made Cajun Ranch dressing dated 3-29-2026 located in reach in cooler. See stop sale
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Manager removed and placed in ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front exit door near ware washing with light shining from outside at bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth under cutting board located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
55
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored below raw beef located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containers sanitizer stored near plates served to public. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease. Manager stated filers are scheduled to be cleaned tonight. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth under cutting board located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables and reach in coolers on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
58
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat onions. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed threaded faucet at mop sink without back flow device. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer next to utensils on front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Milk in walk in cooler without date opened. Manager did not know when milk had been opened. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-17-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked wings (50F-54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated the wings were cooked the previous day. Observed on service line House made Dressing (46F - Cold Holding); House made Blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the bottles come from walk in cooler. Manager added ice to stainless container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked wings (49F-54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated the wings were cooked the previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment without consumer advisory for under cooked beef. Inspector will provide consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth under cutting board. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed air curtains not on with multiple windows open in seating area. Air curtains must be utilized any time windows are open, failure to do so may require installation of solid windows. Manager turned air curtains on. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front counter next to utensils. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles moved away at entrance of kitchen.
36-36-4
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor near entrance to kitchen. Observed bread rack stored on the floor near entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
26
Nov 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Strings Sports Brewery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Strings Sports Brewery on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Strings Sports Brewery?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Strings Sports Brewery.
How does Strings Sports Brewery compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Strings Sports Brewery most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Strings Sports Brewery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Strings Sports Brewery have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Strings Sports Brewery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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