Jacksonville Beach, Duval County

SONAPA GRILLE

2400 3 ST S #101, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 19, 2026
City
Jacksonville Beach
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

May 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-28-5

Detail 24448627

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Garlic butter dated 3-7-2026. See stop sale. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler House made Blue cheese dressing dated 3-7-2026. See stop sale.

35A-02-7

Detail 24448631

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in dessert room. 1 flying insect in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03G-09-5

Detail 24448628

Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed cooked corn beef in vacuum packaging without date marking. Manager stated cooked corn beef was made previous day at 8pm. Manager removed all corn beef from packaging. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24448633

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03G-50-1

Detail 24448634

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed in walk in cooler establishment using ROP vacuum packaging on cooked beef filets. See stop sale. Manager stated fillets were made on Saturday. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24448630

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. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 24448632

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under reach in cooler near walk in cooler.

12B-01-4

Detail 24448629

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed on cook line employee drink on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 24448626

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.

10-12-5

Detail 24448625

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holder located next to Ice machine. Manager removed holder and washed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 24058913

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using ROP cook cool Sous Vide of seared sirloin, Risotto, cooked vegetables and cooked mashed potatoes without HACCAP. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still the same at callback. Time Extended

Sep 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 24048073

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 10 flying insects. 4 flying insects on cook line. 4 flying insects near ware washing area. 2 flying insects in bar area. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24048071

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. Repeat Violation

03G-50-1

Detail 24048075

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using ROP cook cool Sous Vide of seared sirloin, Risotto, cooked vegetables and cooked mashed potatoes without HACCAP. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24048076

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. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24048068

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled near ware washing area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24048072

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24048069

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on cooler near soda station. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24048070

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

42-01-4

Detail 24048074

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in mop sink not hanging to dry. Manager had employee hang mops to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23639587

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 Chemical dish machine at 0 to 40ppm. Manager had technician fix during inspection. Took second test at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23639591

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.

22-20-5

Detail 23639586

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.

36-34-5

Detail 23639590

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents near ware washing soiled. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23639589

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23639585

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glasses at soda station wet nesting. Manager removed glasses to air dry properly. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23639592

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn located on cook line.

10-12-5

Detail 23639588

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use ice scoop stored in soiled holder. Manager removed holder and cleaned properly. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23639584

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers on containers stored on drying rack after cleaning. Manager removed containers to place in ware washing area. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 23234329

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging for cooked Duck and ROP of raw meats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Still the same at callback Time Extended

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 23233618

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area. 1 flying insect in bar area.

08A-05-6

Detail 23233624

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat limes. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 23233628

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23233620

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer reach in cooler on cook line Pork (58F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Steak (58F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F. Manager removed all TCS items from cooler and placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 23233625

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging for cooked Duck and ROP of raw meats. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23233627

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard next to ice chute. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23233623

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.

29-18-4

Detail 23233622

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Manager provided drain cover for mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23233619

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23233621

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23233626

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near ware washing area dusty.

Jun 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

01B-24-5

Detail 22906890

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked Bolognese made with bison dated 5-25-2024. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 22906886

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holders in bar area soiled. Manager had employee start cleaning during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22906891

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at entrance near prep kitchen and also on cook line. Employee provided paper towels for hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22906892

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 22906885

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed in kitchen floor drain missing cover.

12B-07-4

Detail 22906887

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

13-07-4

Detail 22906888

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

24-08-4

Detail 22906893

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on clean. drying rack wet nesting. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 22906884

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holder soiled. Employee removed and cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22906883

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.

08B-74-1

Detail 22906889

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed water softener salt stored on floor near office.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22556380

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw angus beef in stand alone freezer over bag of French fries. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22556375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blue cheese stuffed olives in bar area at 48F. Blue cheese olives were sitting on counter above wine cooler. Employee stated she recently pulled from reach in cooler. Employee placed olives back in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 22556376

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser without a label Manager placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22556373

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine close to wall with mold-like substance in the interior behind splash guard.

36-34-5

Detail 22556379

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents near ware washing area soiled

12B-07-4

Detail 22556377

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

40-06-5

Detail 22556372

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

13-07-4

Detail 22556378

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

24-08-4

Detail 22556374

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glasses not properly air-dried - wet nesting next to soda machine on service line. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22556381

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager started to remove labels during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21897134

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 was ran multiple times and it is testing at 10ppm. Manager set up the three compartment sink with quat for 200ppm and called service person. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21897139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked mashed potatoes (49-55F) in walk in cooler. Chef stated mashed potatoes were taking out of the cooler for approximately 20 minutes a few minutes ago. Chef voluntarily discarded mashed potatoes Corrective Action Taken

03G-50-1

Detail 21897138

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducting ROP onsite for cooked potatoes and cooked rice with no approved HAACP plan. Manager stated food is date marked and hold for a total of 3 days after it is reduced oxygen packaged. Reviewed policy with manager.

03G-46-1

Detail 21897135

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment conducting ROP onsite for cooked potatoes and cooked rice with no approved Variance. Manager stated food is date marked and hold for a total of 3 days after it is reduced oxygen packaged. Reviewed policy with manager.

22-02-4

Detail 21897141

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line heavily stained. Manager replaced all cutting boards during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21897136

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Found unfrozen raw fish in sealed commercial ROP bags in walk in cooler. Manger removed fish from bags. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21897132

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple wet containers stacked up together in prep area. Manager unstacked containers to allow them to properly air dry. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21897140

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Middle cooler on cook line has a torn gasket. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21897133

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple scoopers stored in standing warm water ( 120F) throughout cook line and expo station. Manager discarded water. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21897137

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at the end of the cook line. Cook properly stored sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

48-04-4

Detail 21897131

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Multiple 16lbs propane tanks found in back storage room near the managers office. After reviewing with manager he moved tanks to outside the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 21590091

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2022. License was renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21590087

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over opened container of creamer in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21590089

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on added splitter to mop sink faucet in non chemical side. Black hose attached to spitter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21590088

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable

02B-02-5

Detail 21590086

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory missing on online menu govern by establishment. Operator added consumer advisory to online menu during inspection Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21590090

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sautee cooler doors have torn gaskets.

08B-12-5

Detail 21590085

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored large ice cubes not covered in walk in freezer. Manager covered ice cubes. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21590084

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer red bucket stored on floor in bar area. Manager properly stored sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Mar 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 20957615

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on added splitter to mop sink faucet in non chemical side.

52-01-4

Detail 20957614

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. 1. Establishment dine in menu advertises Sonoma Farms Chicken. Manager stated they do not get the chicken from Sonoma Farms that the name is a fictitious name they crated. Manager covered Sonoma Farms from all dine in menus during inspection. 2. Establishment online menu (governs by establishment) advertises Sonoma Farms Chicken. Manager stated they do not get the chicken from Sonoma Farms that the name is a fictitious name they crated. Online menu was fixed during inspection. Online menu now states is Sonoma style chicken. Corrected On-Site