JC'S FRESH SEAFOOD

Name: JC'S FRESH SEAFOOD
Address: 1440 DUNN AVENUE #22, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32218, US
Rating: 68.3

1440 DUNN AVENUE #22, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218

License #2614398

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

68.3 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 8, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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JC'S FRESH SEAFOOD in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 62 total violations — 10 critical, 8 major, 44 minor.

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March 14, 2025

The latest inspection on April 8, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, interior walls have build up/stains.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, gaskets on glass door reach-in cooler torn.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line by fryers, floor and wall soiled. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled with food debris.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area lower shelves, bulk seasoning containers have soiled exteriors. At prep area, shelves by walk-in freezer with microwaves soiled with seasoning residue.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves have rust. Walk-in freezer shelves have rust.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wringer on mop bucket.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in glass door reach-in cooler, raw fish stored over cooked crabs. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cooked crabs. In lobby reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on top shelf over bottle drinks.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At prep area in double door reach-in cooler, Turkey necks cooked 6 days prior not dated. Person in Charge dated container.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, gaskets on glass door reach-in cooler torn.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall soiled. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, interior walls and deflection plate have build up/stains.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up at walk-in freezer door frame. Employee broke ice off.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, shelves soiled with seasoning debris. At cook line reach-in cooler, plastic containers and lids have soiled exteriors. At cook line and prep area lower shelves, bulk seasoning/flour containers have soiled exteriors. At front counter, exterior of slide door rack has build up.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. At hallway to restroom, case of tshirt bags on floor. Employee moved.
[03A-05-5] Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In lobby area reach-in freezer, Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods nor frozen solid. AC in lobby not working, currently being serviced. Employee moved all items to walk-in freezer.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves and wall have rust.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. In back kitchen, observed 1 flying insect. At front handwash sink, observed 3 insects. Employee killed all insects.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at cook line, milk opened 2 days prior not dated. Employee dated.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back kitchen, cutting board has stains.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen area, interior of ice machine door has build up.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall has grease build up. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, case of fish stored on floor. Person in Charge moved to shelf.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, ice buildup up in reach-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up below condenser unit.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled metal pan. Person in Charge moved pan to be washed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, shelves soiled with seasoning debris. At cook line reach-in cooler, plastic containers and lids have soiled exteriors. At cook line and prep area lower shelves, bulk seasoning/flour containers have soiled exteriors.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. At triple sinks, water draining on floor at output end of grease trap. Waste line disconnected. Person in Charge repaired drain line.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw shrimp stored over open bag of hush puppies. Person in Charge moved shrimp to correct storage level.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated he thawed shrimp and placed in cooler approximately 3 hours earlier. Ambient thermometer shows cooler at 50f. Shrimp moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelves across from restroom, case of sterno stored over lemon pepper seasoning. Person in Charge moved sterno to bottom shelf.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep tables, bulk seasoning containers interiors soiled.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rest room in kitchen missing door closer.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle water on shelf with grocery items across from front counter reach-in cooler. Operator moved drink.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls and/ or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under shelves in back kitchen/dish area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled pan. Operator placed scoop in clean pan.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on top shelf by walk-in freezer, interior soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen soiled. Exterior of plastic containers at cook line soiled. Exterior of ice machine. Plastic shelves by walk-in freezer soiled.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On upper shelf above restroom door, aluminum pans not inverted. Operator inverted.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects, 1 at cook line area, 1 by ice machine.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In cook line reach-in freezer, breaded raw oysters stored over open bag of hush puppies. In customer area reach-in freezer, cooked corn in zip top bags stored below packages of raw cod. Operator moved items to correct storage.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door in kitchen.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler at prep area, turkey necks cooked 3 days prior, not dated.