Beach Hut Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
100
Score
Beach Hut Cafe has been inspected 11 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Among Jacksonville Beach restaurants, the typical score is 73; Beach Hut Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Employee primed and ran machine few times. Took second test at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cut tomatoes (44F-47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F-47F - Cold Holding); Corn beef (44F-47F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (44F-47F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (45F-47F - Cold Holding). Items fully filled to rim of containers, air blowing directly towards reach in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager removed excess foods and closed lid to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb connected to a red hose at 3 compartment sink without a back flow device. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing from drain located in walk in cooler.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in walk in cooler in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind employee hand sink located in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
50
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
55
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 1 flying insect near mop sink. 2 flying insects in food storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near dish machine.
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep areas throughout kitchen. Manager will have all employee drinks stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 tubes of ground beef in bucket stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing sign missing at hand sink on cook line. Inspector will provide hand washing sign to establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide (Raid) in back room of kitchen. Operator removed from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
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. See stop sale. Observed multiple items held on time control without time mark. Operator stated forgot to write down time marks. Operator placed time marks on items held on time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on fliptop cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on shelf next to food on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with beards engaging in food preparation without beard guards. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of potatoes stored on floor of kitchen.
08B-38-4
47
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flying insects in prep area across from walk-in cooler.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled located at entrance of kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed some ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
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.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing ground beef stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager had employee remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand alone freezer with soiled door gaskets.
23-03-4
58
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (66-68F) stored on ice on cooked line near expo window and main steam table. Employee stated butter was taking out of the cooler and placed on ice approximately an hour ago. Employee placed ice on top of butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Butter packs temping at 80F stored over ice under expo window on cook line. Manager stated butter was placed on ice from walk-in cooler 30min ago. Manager added more ice onto butter packets. Suggested to manager to place butter under time control. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked potatoes in small prep cooler on cook line near egg station. Employee properly stored and separated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Raw steak stored over cooked ham in small prep cooler. Employee properly stored food. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooking oil stored in nonfood grade spray bottles on cook line. Reviewed with manager. Manager voluntarily discarded spray bottles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked potatoes in small prep cooler on cook line near egg station. Employee properly stored and separated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (66-68F) stored on ice on cooked line near expo window and main steam table. Employee stated butter was taking out of the cooler and placed on ice approximately an hour ago. Employee placed ice on top of butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs then putting on gloves and handled plated food without washing her hands. Reviewed with employee and manager.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager did not provided proof of any employee training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects on sticky tape hanging from ceiling on cook line near walk the walk in cooler. Manager discarded sticky tape **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small prep reach cooler door has a torn gasket. Cooler located on cook line near egg station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry towels hanging from cooks apron. Manager replaced towels with clean ones. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
37
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beach Hut Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beach Hut Cafe on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beach Hut Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beach Hut Cafe.
How does Beach Hut Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Beach Hut Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Beach Hut Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beach Hut Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beach Hut Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Beach Hut Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beach Hut Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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