Carolina Jax in Jacksonville
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2548 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL 32204Carolina Jax in Jacksonville has a significant compliance problem. With 105 violations across 19 inspections since early 2023, the facility averages 5.5 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2, but the violation pattern is concerning. Parasite destruction violations have appeared in 8 of the 19 inspections, making this a dominant and recurring issue. Employee health reporting violations were cited in 5 inspections, and proper hand-washing violations appeared in 4 inspections—both serious concerns in a food service operation. Additional recurring issues include approved food source violations (4 inspections), food in good condition violations (3 inspections), and proper cooking temperature violations (3 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 documented 12 violations including three parasite destruction findings and three employee health reporting violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carolina Jax in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Carolina Jax in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Carolina Jax in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carolina Jax in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Carolina Jax in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carolina Jax in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carolina Jax in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Parasite destruction, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Carolina Jax in Jacksonville had?
- Carolina Jax in Jacksonville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carolina Jax in Jacksonville find?
- Carolina Jax in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carolina Jax in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Carolina Jax in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V38 (Waste properly disposed) mean?
- Violation 38 (Waste properly disposed) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/38.
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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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