Jacksonville Beach, Duval County

FIRST WATCH #0108

544-4 MARSH LANDING PARKWAY, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Apr 9, 2026
City
Jacksonville Beach
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 24502373

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining cut green onions located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24502370

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.

12B-07-4

Detail 24502374

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top rack of dry storage rack. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24502369

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on clean dry storage rack wet nesting. Manager removed and stored properly to dry. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24502372

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Standing water around mop sink area.

16-46-4

Detail 24502371

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed sticker still on container located in clean dry storage area. Manager removed and placed in ware washing. Corrected On-Site

Nov 24, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-20-4

Detail 24210134

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed Evidence of grease buildup on pad of dumpster area.

33-11-4

Detail 24210135

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster.

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 24014251

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some required employee food training expired.

13-07-4

Detail 24014252

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24014253

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados with stickers still on them.

Mar 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23635161

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Chemical container was empty. Manager added chemical pellets to chemical holding container. Ran dish machine and tested second time at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23635158

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.

12B-07-4

Detail 23635162

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23635159

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23635163

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.

24-08-4

Detail 23635160

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting on clean dry storage rack.

Dec 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23440116

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 10ppm. Person in charge restarted machine, reran, retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23440114

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat deli meat on speed rack in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23440117

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, cheese stored above fill line in reach in cooler at 48-51F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler below holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 23440115

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup around vent on right side of cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23440118

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right sided oven with grease buildup on exterior door.

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23028541

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Total of 2 flying insects. Observed 1 flying insect in ware washing area. Observed 1 flying insect on service line.

41-17-4

Detail 23028539

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing unknown substance without label. Manager discarded contents of bottle. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23028536

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored with single service to go bags. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23028540

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with Bracelets on. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23028537

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

35B-01-4

Detail 23028538

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-27-4

Detail 22736520

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Manager spoke with employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed glove and washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-07-4

Detail 22736521

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Employee wearing jewelry (watch)other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22736519

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-17-4

Detail 22736518

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut unwashed avocados on flip top cooler with stickers still on them.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-25-4

Detail 22404278

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hat with gloved hands and proceeded to touch unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Spoke to employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22404275

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing substance not labeled located in chemical storage area. Manager removed spray bottle and emptied contents of bottle. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 22404279

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 22404276

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying rack not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-20-4

Detail 22404277

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22404280

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed and stored in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-43-4

Detail 21858555

High Priority - Smartpower sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with Smartpower sanitizer testing at 0ppm. Manager remade solution and it's now at 700ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21858556

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Monterey Jack (46-47F) in main flip top cooler on cook line. Cheese stacked to high. Manager stated cheese was placed in cooler from walk in approximately 20 minutes ago. Manager moved cheese to the bottom of the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 21858557

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager has no knowledge of the big 6 foodborne illness. Reviewed with manager and emailed him big 6 handout. Corrective Action Taken

24-05-4

Detail 21858553

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned utensils stored facing up in drying shelf in warewashing area. Reviewed proper clean utensils storage with manager

23-03-4

Detail 21858558

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled

36-27-5

Detail 21858554

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind the dishmachine

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-25-4

Detail 21657289

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line wiping his face with his apron, then fixing his hat while wearing gloves and then proceeded to grab cooked bacon without changing his gloves and washing his hands. Employee discarded the bacon, and washed his hands. See stop sale.

12A-29-4

Detail 21657290

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook on line moving a trash can from one place to another and then proceeded to make a sandwich without changing his gloves and washing his hands. After reviewing with cook he discarded the food and washed his hands. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 21657286

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee on cook line wiping his face with his apron, then fixing his hat while wearing gloves and then proceeded to grab cooked bacon without changing his gloves and washing his hands. Employee discarded the bacon, and washed his hands Observed cook on line moving a trash can from one place to another and then proceeded to make a sandwich without changing his gloves and washing his hands. After reviewing with cook he discarded the food and washed his hands.

03F-02-5

Detail 21657288

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked potatoes on cook line, butter in expo station, and raw shell eggs in egg station on cook line held under time control not properly time marked. Establishment utilize iPads to control time marks but they were having technical problems today with the iPad and food items were not time marked. Manager manually wrote down times on food. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21657291

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veggie chopper soiled with old food debris stored with cleaned equipment in drying shelf in warewashing area.

21-08-4

Detail 21657287

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. cook line sanitizer bucket smartpower solution at 170ppm) ( minimum strength per sanitizer chart is 272ppm). Manager remade solution to 272ppm. Corrected On-Site

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20878466

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sweet potatoes (48F); and smoked salmon (48F) in secondary flip top cooler closest to the walk in cooler on cook line. Food prepped a few days ago. Cook stated food was restocked from the bottom part of the cooler approximately an hour ago. Food stored over the pan fill line. Manager placed bags of ice over food. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20878469

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at the end of the cook line. Manager properly paper towels Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20878467

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided some certificates. He stated other certificates are digital and he is unable to access them. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-36-4

Detail 20878468

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above water heater by warewashing area.

13-07-4

Detail 20878470

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing bracelets while cooking food on cook line. Reviewed policy with manager

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 20528791

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main cooler on cook line has a torn gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: No change Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20528790

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both coolers on cook line have soiled gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: No change Time Extended

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 20513408

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook in back prep area put on gloves without handwashing hands after handling a bottle of chemical and then proceeded to prepped food. After reviewing with cook he washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

12A-13-4

Detail 20513409

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher going from soiled plates to cleaned plates without washing her hand first. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with with cook and manager.

35A-02-6

Detail 20513406

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live small flying insects in kitchen by expo station.

12A-09-4

Detail 20513413

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook on cook line fixed her face mask and the proceeded to prepared food without changing gloves and washing hands. After reviewing with cook she washed her hands. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20513405

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce (98-102°F) on the steam well on the right side of the cook line. Manager stated sauce was hot holding. Manager began reheating the sauce. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20513412

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vegetable chopper and mixer head soiled with food debris in back prep area. Employee began to clean equipment Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 20513411

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for some employees. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20513414

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner not label in mop area. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20513402

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf next to togo bags in expo area.

14-11-4

Detail 20513407

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main cooler on cook line has a torn gasket.

14-69-4

Detail 20513403

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20513410

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both coolers on cook line have soiled gaskets.

02D-01-5

Detail 20513404

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container containing sugar not labeled near managers office. Manager labeled container. Corrected On-Site