Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach

Last inspected:

1700 3 St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Overview

Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach has accumulated 83 violations across 14 inspections since 2021, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures but has received five administrative complaint recommendations, indicating recurring compliance issues. Employee health reporting, single-use food item violations, and food contact surface issues are the most frequently cited problems. Recent inspections show mixed results, with compliance achieved in August 2024 but additional violations found in January and December 2025.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

14Inspections
83Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 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

Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach last inspected?
Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach are: Employee health reporting, Single-use items, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach had?
Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach find?
Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach ever been shut down?
No, Grouper Shack Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.

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