Blue Fish in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
3551 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205Blue Fish in Jacksonville has accumulated 285 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.5 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but has faced repeated enforcement actions, including six administrative complaints and multiple callback inspections between 2022 and 2023. Fire inspections documented a propane tank larger than code limits stored in an upstairs storage area. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and employee health reporting.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Fish in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
9.5
violations / inspection
9.5 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
Blue Fish in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. One in upstair storage
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Blue Fish in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Blue Fish in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Fish in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Blue Fish in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Fish in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Fish in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Blue Fish in Jacksonville had?
- Blue Fish in Jacksonville has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Fish in Jacksonville find?
- Blue Fish in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Blue Fish in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Blue Fish in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Blue Fish in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Blue Fish in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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