How many health inspections has SERENITY JAX had?

SERENITY JAX has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SERENITY JAX ever been shut down?

No, SERENITY JAX has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SERENITY JAX?

The most frequently cited violations at SERENITY JAX are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V54 (License display) mean?

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: While not a direct food safety hazard, failure to display required licenses indicates potential operation without proper licensing, inspection, or regulatory oversight. Unlicensed facilities may not meet safety standards. Permits ensure the establishment has been inspected and approved to operate, protecting public health. Display current Division of Hotels and Restaurants license in a conspicuous location visible to the public. Maintain all required local permits and health department approvals. Renew licenses before expiration. Post any required inspection reports as mandated by local ordinance.

SERENITY JAX

1396 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SERENITY JAX BEACH INC · License: SEA2615571

SERENITY JAX in Jacksonville Beach, FL has 18 inspections on record with 148 total violations (8.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

148Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 14, 2025

Inspection History (18)

May 14, 2025 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V54 License display

May 13, 2025 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Warning Issued

Dec 18, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 22, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 21, 2023 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

May 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 20, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Feb 8, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Jan 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 9, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V52 Personal cleanliness

Sep 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (3 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

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 16, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

SERENITY JAX has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SERENITY JAX had?: SERENITY JAX has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SERENITY JAX ever been shut down?: No, SERENITY JAX has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SERENITY JAX?: The most frequently cited violations at SERENITY JAX are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: May 14, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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