Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

5613 San Jose Blvd Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Overview

Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 154 violations—an average of 7.0 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 8 of the most recent 7 inspections, indicating a persistent systemic issue with sick workers or illness reporting. Handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations were cited repeatedly across the record, including in inspections from 2025, 2024, 2023, and earlier years. High-priority violations for food in good condition, proper cooking temperatures, shell stock handling, and allergen awareness also recurred throughout the facility's inspection history. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on August 21, 2025 was a call back that found no violations after the facility complied with prior findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

23Inspections
160Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.26 violations / inspection 6.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver extinguisher near flat top on recharge mode.

Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville last inspected?
Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville had?
Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville find?
Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 29, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Southern Shores Seafood 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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 Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Southern Shores Seafood in Jacksonville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Cruisers Grill (2015).

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