How many restaurants are in Jacksonville Beach?

Jacksonville Beach, Florida has 145 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Jacksonville Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Jacksonville Beach is 83.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Jacksonville Beach this year?

1 food establishments in Jacksonville Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Jacksonville Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Jacksonville Beach are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Jacksonville Beach?

McDonalds has the most locations in Jacksonville Beach with 3 establishments.

How does Jacksonville Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Jacksonville Beach has a pass rate of 83.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Jacksonville Beach?

Food establishments in Jacksonville Beach have an average of 18.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Jacksonville Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Jacksonville Beach have been assessed $33,960 in fines across 70 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $485 and the largest single fine was $1,600.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Jacksonville Beach restaurants?

14 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Jacksonville Beach. The most common issue is propane tank stored inside building.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Jacksonville Beach inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Jacksonville Beach, Florida has 25 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 55 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Jacksonville Beach?

FDACS has issued 1,248 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Jacksonville Beach, including 646 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Jacksonville Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Jacksonville Beach Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Jacksonville Beach, Florida has 145 food establishments with 2,730 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 83.3%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.6 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $600 assessed to Izakaya Ko in Jacksonville Beach on July 17, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

145Facilities

2,730Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

83.3%Pass Rate

5.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant	87	695	4
Casa Maria Authentic Mexican Restaurant	58	426	3
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market	53	388	3
Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen	42	260	3
Tulua Bistro	35	211	3

Jacksonville Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Jacksonville Beach 83.3% Pass Rate 83.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Jacksonville Beach 5.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Jacksonville Beach 0.69 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.69

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Jacksonville Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Round Bird Coffee Shop	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Eleven South	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 20	Waffle House #1289	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 16	Cookies and Creme Jax Beach	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	Gusto Italian Restaurant	19 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 15	O-ku Jacksonville	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 15	Southern Grounds	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 14	Taco Bell #042871	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 13	O-ku Jacksonville	10 (2 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 13	Southern Grounds	9 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended

Jacksonville Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	27,458
22	Consumer advisory	26,623
35	Single-use items	25,783
12	Shell stock requirements	23,681
36	Proper ventilation	20,999

Jacksonville Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

70Actions on Record

$33,960Total Fines

$485Avg Fine

$1,600Largest Fine

27Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jul 17, 2025	Izakaya Ko	$600	5--2025042625

Jacksonville Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

14Fire Violations

12Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Propane tank stored inside building	5
Exit blocked or locked	4
Other fire safety violation	2
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2
Missing boiler certificate/report	1

Jacksonville Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Jacksonville Beach has 25 FDACS-regulated facilities with 55 inspections on record and 1,248 stop-sale orders issued.

25Retail Facilities

55FDACS Inspections

1,248Stop-Sale Orders

646Orders in 2026

Jacksonville Beach FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Jacksonville Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	5
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	5
4-302.14	Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of	4
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	3
3-501.16(A)(2)	Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Jacksonville Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Pelicans Snoballs	1	0	16
Smoothie King	1	11	350
Trader Joes	1	0	69
Foxtail Coffee	1	2	112
Planet Fitness	1	0	89
Target	1	15	249

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Jacksonville Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	3	226	0
Hampton Inn	2	308	1
Huey Magoos	1	28	0
Taco Bell	1	62	0
Carrabbas	1	262	0
Firehouse Subs	1	69	1
Holiday Inn	1	34	0
Maple Street Biscuit	1	160	0
Springhill Suites	1	54	0
Wendys	1	70	0

Jacksonville Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Jacksonville Beach?: Jacksonville Beach, Florida has 145 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Jacksonville Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Jacksonville Beach is 83.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Jacksonville Beach this year?: 1 food establishments in Jacksonville Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Jacksonville Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Jacksonville Beach are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Jacksonville Beach?: McDonalds has the most locations in Jacksonville Beach with 3 establishments.
How does Jacksonville Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Jacksonville Beach has a pass rate of 83.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Jacksonville Beach?: Food establishments in Jacksonville Beach have an average of 18.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Jacksonville Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Jacksonville Beach have been assessed $33,960 in fines across 70 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $485 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Jacksonville Beach restaurants?: 14 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Jacksonville Beach. The most common issue is propane tank stored inside building.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Jacksonville Beach inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Jacksonville Beach, Florida has 25 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 55 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Jacksonville Beach?: FDACS has issued 1,248 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Jacksonville Beach, including 646 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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