Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville
225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Morton's The Steakhouse in Jacksonville operated as a Risk Level 2 establishment with 21 inspections on record dating to 2016, accumulating 220 total violations—an average of 10.5 violations per inspection, double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were pervasive: employee health reporting failures appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections, food contact surface violations in 8 of the last 8 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 6 inspections. Shell stock handling violations—critical for a steakhouse serving raw oysters—were cited repeatedly across multiple years. The facility experienced no emergency closures but faced six "Administrative complaint recommended" dispositions within a 12-month span (May 2025, December 2024, November 2024, April 2024, December 2023, May 2024), indicating escalating enforcement above routine inspection level. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 documented 28 violations including five high-priority findings (management awareness, employee health reporting, handwashing procedures, proper hand/arm washing, and approved food source) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 3, 2025
Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville are: Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville had?
- Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville find?
- Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 18 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Morton's the Steakhouse in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Morton's the Steakhouse 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 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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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).
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