Wild Atlantic Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Wild Atlantic Seafood has eight inspections in the public record. On Nov 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Wild Atlantic Seafood's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet after splitter before Red hose connection.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not held in chronological order. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining shelf with dry seasonings
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom microwave is soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door closer in disrepair
35B-03-4
50
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area, one flying insect in dining area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags are out of order from last date served.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrubber and cloth stored in hand wash sink, employee removed items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink, employee provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop garlic.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and Ware washing area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several empty crab crates (approximately 50) **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind prep sink.
36-27-5
45
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on shelf with dry storage food items
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A few tags missing the last date served **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brush and scrubber stored in hand wash sink in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee training certificates expired
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in ware washing area and food prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one expired 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing crab without hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled in the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service foil pans stored on shelf not inverted
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several empty wooden crab baskets stacked all over storage area **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
45
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects in kitchen area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Old license displayed
50-17-3
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. No written clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea, email manager clean up form
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel and scrub pads stored in hand wash sink, manager removed items from hand wash sink during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not kept in chronological order **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves in kitchen area.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan cover in the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of establishment **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several empty food boxes stack in back room
33-31-5
41
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags are dated but are not the incorrect order **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small bowl and metal scrubber stored in hand wash sink, employee removed items from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen, ware washing and storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored with and above food items used to serve the public
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near walk in cooler and dry storage area
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris at top of Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk in cooler fan Black mold like substance on reach in freezer gasket **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Spring broken on back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in bucket of water near prep sink
06-01-5
58
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
19
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On both sides of splitter under rinse sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage area
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container is dirty, both taken to triple sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in upright cooler, fan at front counter area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door by ice machine
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler by cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler by cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wild Atlantic Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wild Atlantic Seafood on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wild Atlantic Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Wild Atlantic Seafood.
How does Wild Atlantic Seafood compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wild Atlantic Seafood most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wild Atlantic Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wild Atlantic Seafood have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wild Atlantic Seafood 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 Wild Atlantic Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wild Atlantic Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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