Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach

Last inspected:

311 3 St N Ste 107, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Overview

Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 141 violations at an average of 6.4 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in recent inspections, including management awareness failures in five of the last six routine inspections, shell stock handling deficiencies in three of the last four inspections, and chemical storage violations appearing in three inspections since October 2025. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Recent inspections show escalating enforcement: the March 19, 2026 inspection documented 18 violations including improper chemical storage and shell stock violations, and the March 24, 2026 routine inspection found 4 high-priority management awareness violations, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection disposition on March 24, 2026 was Call Back—Administrative Complaint Recommended.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
141Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach last inspected?
Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach are: Management awareness, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach had?
Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach find?
Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach ever been shut down?
No, Ajua Mexican Kitchen in Jacksonville Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.

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