Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach

Last inspected:

1396 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Overview

Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach has accumulated 169 violations across 21 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 8.0 violations per inspection — more than 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, appearing in 13 of the most recent 6 inspections and including management awareness failures, employee health reporting violations, improper hand washing, food contact surface contamination, and unapproved food sources. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has received two administrative complaint recommendations in the past year (January 2026 and September 2023) and one warning for violations found during routine inspections. One disciplinary action with $360 in fines has been issued. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 was a complaint investigation that documented 24 violations (3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
169Violations
0Closures
$360in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 8 violations / inspection 8 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

Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $360.00

Disciplinary action history for Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2021002281 $360.00 Oct 27, 2020 Fort Lauderdale

Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach last inspected?
Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach had?
Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach find?
Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach ever been shut down?
No, Serenity Jax 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $360.00 in fines.
How much has Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach been fined?
Serenity Jax in Jacksonville Beach has been fined a total of $360.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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