Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
1986 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207Taverna/Oceana in Jacksonville averaged 10.9 violations per inspection across 18 inspections from November 2022 to February 2026, more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 13 of the last 6 inspections, with shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, and employee health policy violations cited repeatedly. Employee health policy violations were documented in 4 of the 6 most recent inspections, and employee health reporting violations appeared in 3 consecutive inspections between February and August 2025. High-priority food contact surface violations were cited in 4 of the last 6 inspections. The facility also has a documented fire safety violation from August 2024 for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The two most recent inspections, on August 20, 2025 and February 20, 2026, each resulted in administrative complaint recommendations after documenting 39 and 27 violations respectively, indicating escalated state enforcement action against the facility.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 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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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Parasite destruction, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville had?
- Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville find?
- Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Taverna / Oceana in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taverna / Oceana 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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