Celestia's in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

6765 Dunn Ave, Suite 202, Jacksonville, FL 32219
Overview

Celestia's, a 52-seat restaurant in Jacksonville, has accumulated 175 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.75 violations per inspection—nearly 70% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has been issued administrative complaint recommendations on six of its last seven inspections, indicating systemic compliance failures. High-priority violations have been persistent across multiple inspection cycles, including management awareness failures (cited in at least 3 inspections), chemical storage violations (5+ inspections), hand washing and food contact surface violations, allergen awareness failures, time-as-control violations, and shell stock requirement breaches. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least two inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on February 13, 2025, when inspectors found a propane tank larger than the permitted capacity (exceeding 2.7 lb. water/1 lb. gas) located inside the building. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 identified 39 violations including high-priority citations for management awareness, hand washing, food contact surfaces, time as control, chemical storage, and allergen awareness, with an administrative complaint again recommended.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
175Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Celestia's in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 8.8 violations / inspection 8.8 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

Celestia's in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 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. Propane tank located by back door near bathroom.

Celestia's in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— 2 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Celestia's in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Celestia's in Jacksonville last inspected?
Celestia's in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Celestia's in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Celestia's in Jacksonville are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Celestia's in Jacksonville had?
Celestia's in Jacksonville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Celestia's in Jacksonville find?
Celestia's in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Celestia's in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Celestia's in Jacksonville 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
Has Celestia's in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Celestia's in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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