MAVI WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

Name: MAVI WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL
Address: 2309 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, 32250, US
Rating: 57.5

2309 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250

License #2614591

🍽️ American ℹ️

57.5 Grade F / 100

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February 23, 2026 · 17 findings · 7 critical

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MAVI WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL in JACKSONVILLE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 17 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 85 total violations — 29 critical, 11 major, 45 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] 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 in both bars.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in 2nd bar not adequately secured.
[06-09-1] 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 in walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged completely thawed salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See Stop Sale.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under soda service station. Manager removed and discarded from premises.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor of storage room at #2 bar located outside. Manager removed and stored properly.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils on stove at 120F. Manager moved to hotter part of stove top.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee handwashing sign missing in kitchen and in bar at employee hand washing station. Inspector will send copy of employee handwashing signs.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed grill filters soiled with grease over grill area.
[01B-28-5] 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 Ranch dressing dated 2-13-2026, House made Tarter sauce made with sour cream dated 2-13-2026, House made Caesar dressing dated 2-8-2026, House made Honey BBQ made with butter dated 1-7-2026, House made Buffalo sauce made with butter dated 2-9-2026. See stop sale.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in in cooler pan of molded Rice. See stop sale.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in ware washing area. 1 flying insect at entrance of prep area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tomato paste. Manager removed and stored properly.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged completely thawed salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See Stop Sale.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed wine cooler in bar area Blue cheese stuffed olives (49F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Employee stated blue cheese olives stay in cooler overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wine cooler in bar area Blue cheese stuffed olives (49F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Employee stated blue cheese olives stay in cooler overnight.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 expired certified food manager.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] 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 units in both bars.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in 2nd bar not adequately secured.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair and missing throughout prep area.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at sides of exit door.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in different areas of kitchen.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle and handle of push cart. Employee removed and stored properly.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed produce cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters on cook line soiled. Observed fans in walk in coolers dusty.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand sink in disrepair, pipe under hand sink disconnected. Employee stated they needed a part.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Spicy cheese (45F-46F) stored in walk in cooler made yesterday. See stop sale.
[01B-28-5] 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 Hollandaise sauce dated 8-26-2025,House made marinara dated 8-18-2025, House made blue cheese dated 8-22-2025,House made ranch dressing dated, House made Humus dated 8-27-2025 8-21-2025. See stop sale.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects in kitchen area. 2 flying insects in prep area.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish located in reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed house made Caesar dressing made with raw eggs stored over buffalo sauce located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Spicy cheese (45F-46F) stored in walk in cooler made yesterday. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tartar sauce (51F - Cold Holding); Ranch (56F - Cold Holding); Honey mustard (56F - Cold Holding) in soufflé cups held on top of ice. Observed on table bottles of Habinera sauce cooked peppers (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Buffalo sauce (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Teriyaki sauce (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Honey buffalo (51F-56F - Cold Holding)- Contains butter. Observed on table on top of ice Cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Manager removed all items and placed in walk in cooler and reach in coolers.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow device.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in employee hand sink located on cook line. Inspector educated employee regarding employee hand sink used only for hand washing only.
[02B-04-5] Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed menu containing house made Caesar dressing made with raw shell eggs missing disclosure from chicken Caesar wrap and Caesar salad.
[52-02-4] Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Observed menu stating fresh lime juice as ingredient in MAVI MARGARITA, ABSOLUTE MOSCOW MULE . PIC stated they use commercially bottled juice not squeezed onsite.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and soap at multiple hand sinks throughout kitchen and bar areas. Employee provided some paper towels at employee hand sinks.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines in both bars soiled on the interior of both units.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in prep area ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair.
[06-09-1] 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. Inspector provided education on 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.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage area. Employee removed and discarded from premises.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of fish stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed walk in prep cooler door gasket soiled.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insecticide stored in kitchen. Employee removed household insecticide from premises.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around nozzles of soda station near entrance of service line soiled. Manager was going to start cleaning during inspection.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket containing ice scoop stored in employee hand sink located in bar #1. Employee removed bucket and ice scoop from hand sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib located in outside seating area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled on interior of unit at bar #2.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in #2 bar area not secured.
[06-09-1] 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 Commercially processed 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 located on cook line reach in flip top cooler.
[12B-04-4] Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee cigarettes stored next to pan of hollandaise sauce on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container of margarine stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager picked up and stored properly.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. Observed walk-in freezer door gasket soiled. Observed hood filters soiled over grill area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete on some areas of cook line .
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins stored next to pan of hollandaise sauce. Manager removed and stored properly.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 22 flying insects. Observed 8 flying insects in prep area next to meat slicer. Observed 6 flying insects on cook line next to flip top cooler near ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects in dry storage area. Observed 3 flying insects in #2 bar where they store alcohol.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at bar #3 the hand sink blocked with items in hand sink. Manager removed items in sink to make it accessible for hand washing.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed main dish machine in ware washing area without measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.