Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach
Last inspected:
1281 S 3 St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach has been inspected 26 times since 2016, accumulating 219 violations, averaging 8.4 per inspection — significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have dominated the record, with employee health reporting, hand-washing failures, shell stock handling, and parasite destruction cited repeatedly across at least 8 inspections. The facility has generated three administrative complaint recommendations from DBPR, indicating escalated enforcement above routine inspection. The most recent inspection on October 6, 2025 documented 18 violations including two high-priority employee health reporting violations and two parasite destruction failures, though the inspection was completed with no further action. Despite the persistent violation pattern, the facility has not experienced an emergency closure.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections39 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach last inspected?
- Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach had?
- Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach find?
- Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Beach Hut Cafe in Jacksonville Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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