What are the most common violations at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach?

The most frequently cited violations at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.

How many health inspections has Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach had?

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach has had 53 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach find?

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.

Has Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach

Last inspected: February 27, 2026

6 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Duval County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Bg Jacksonville LLC
DBPR License: SEA2612558

Overview

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Jacksonville Beach has accumulated 388 violations across 53 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down three times for rodent and fly activity. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of non-compliance: in August 2025, inspectors recommended an emergency order after finding 13 violations with 6 high-priority issues, followed by a callback extension. Food contact surfaces, ventilation, and single-use item handling are the most frequently cited problems.

Most recent closure: August 6, 2025 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

53Inspections

388Violations

3Closures

$1,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: February 27, 2026

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7.3 violations / inspection 7.3 violations per inspection

Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average

This Facility 3 emergency closures 3 closures

Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach: Emergency Closure History (3)

Emergency closure history for Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 6, 2025	Fly activity	09:22:00
Nov 3, 2021	Rodent & fly activity	09:23:00
Oct 4, 2019	Rodent activity	18:59:00

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Oct 29, 2025	5--2025072645	$600.00	Aug 6, 2025	Tampa
Nov 4, 2019	5--2019051214	$400.00	Oct 4, 2019	Fort Lauderdale

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (53)

2026 — 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority

Feb 27, 2026 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

2025 — 6 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority

Oct 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Aug 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

2024 — 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority

Aug 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2023 — 3 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority

Nov 7, 2023 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

2022 — 5 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority

Sep 12, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 13, 2022 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 11, 2022 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

2021 — 10 inspections56 violations · 38 high priority

Nov 24, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 22, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Nov 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 4, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jun 3, 2021 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 22, 2021 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 25, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 24, 2021 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2020 — 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority

May 15, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2020 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

2019 — 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority

Dec 3, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 4, 2019 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 4, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

2018 — 9 inspections58 violations · 32 high priority

Oct 18, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 17, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 16, 2018 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 29, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 28, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 24, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Jun 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

May 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2017 — 5 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority

Nov 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

2016 — 6 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority

Nov 3, 2016 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Oct 28, 2016 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 27, 2016 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Sep 28, 2016 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2016 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Sep 21, 2016 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach last inspected?: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach last shut down?: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach was last shut down on August 6, 2025 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach?: The most frequently cited violations at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach had?: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach has had 53 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach find?: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach ever been shut down?: Yes, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?: Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?: Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?: Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach been fined?: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant & Market in Jacksonville Beach has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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