Neptune Beach, Duval County

SR CEVICHE JAX BEACH

229 3 ST, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
4 High Priority
Jan 12, 2026
City
Neptune Beach
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

14-86-1

Detail 24296061

High Priority - Non-food grade towel /paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth towels used to cover raw meat on table after preparation. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24296068

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in stand alone cooler in kitchen raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressing. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24296063

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Completely thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi in stand alone cooler still in packaging. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 24296062

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on a plate on top of pans located on cook line Cooked calamari (65F - Cold Holding); Cooked mussels (65F-67F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was a mistake. Employee removed and stored properly in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 24296064

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler stainless cups without handles used to portion raw fish. Employee removed from container. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24296066

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. Observed Completely thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi in stand alone cooler still in packaging. See stop sale

40-06-5

Detail 24296070

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

13-07-4

Detail 24296065

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24296059

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of bottled water stored on floor near entrance to ware washing room. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24296071

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24296060

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at employee hand washing sink at entrance of kitchen. Inspector will send copy of employee handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24296069

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen calamari in sink of water. Employee turned water on frozen calamari. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24296067

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee removed and hung to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-7

Detail 23878689

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 3 flying insects in kitchen area.

03A-02-5

Detail 23878687

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Squid (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Octopus (51F - Cold Holding); Mussels (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Cooler lid open and air blowing on the right side of cooler. Manager had employee remove and place inside reach in cooler. Observed stand alone cooler Cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager moved some products to another cooler. Manager stated the employees have been in/out of cooler throughout lunch. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23878684

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using employee handwashing sink to clean dishes.

35A-06-4

Detail 23878691

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 2 fly tapes hanging with accumulation of dead flying insects. Manager will remove from kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23878690

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

13-07-4

Detail 23878688

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

35B-08-4

Detail 23878686

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape near ware washing area.

10-20-4

Detail 23878685

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven. Employee removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23878692

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Repeat Violation

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

53A-07-6

Detail 23617177

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment without certified food manager. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23617170

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chemical dish machine.

27-16-4

Detail 23617172

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen and at entrance of kitchen without hot water. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23617168

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple food containers with cups without handles. Manager will remove and use cups with handles. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 23617174

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen soiled.

12B-07-4

Detail 23617169

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

24-15-4

Detail 23617171

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed leak from ceiling on service line near clean plates. Manager will relocate dishes. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23617175

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23617167

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

23-03-4

Detail 23617173

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 23617176

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Manager hung mop to dry properly. Corrected On-Site