Vitality Bowls 45

1516 3 St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Vitality Bowls 45 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Vitality Bowls 45 was last inspected on Sep 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in cooler without date mark. Employee stated milk was opened 2 days ago. Employee placed time mark on milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in container of water at 60F. Employee removed utensils from container of water and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to toaster oven. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink to have threaded faucet without back flow device installed.

29-42-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in prep area .

35A-02-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining rack in reach in cooler holding apples and kale. Manager will remove paper towels from under apples and kale. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-86-1

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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Bleach without label on it. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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 - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster. Inspector will provide choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed establishment without an employee handwashing sign in restroom. Inspector will send copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly. Employee hung mop to air dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed front counter near register ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling over Menu boards and counter not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable where they have blenders, store fruit and celery making juice and smoothies.

36-37-5

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. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled on cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured both tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Establishment does not have a written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed her clean up handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Manager did not provided proof of employee knowledge reporting agreement. Reviewed with manager and emailed her employee reporting agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter Stand alone cooler has a torn gasket.

14-11-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored cups of acai not covered in stand alone reach in freezer on cook line. Freezer located near the smoothie station. Manager covered cups. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vitality Bowls 45 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vitality Bowls 45 on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vitality Bowls 45?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vitality Bowls 45.

How does Vitality Bowls 45 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

Vitality Bowls 45 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

Has Vitality Bowls 45's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vitality Bowls 45 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vitality Bowls 45 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 Vitality Bowls 45 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vitality Bowls 45 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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