Blue Serenity
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
43
Score
Blue Serenity appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, manager changed solution, 200 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly by trash in back prep area
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hummus and tzatziki opened a couple of days ago, manager wrote date on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of dish soap in hand sink by triple sink, manager moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with blackish build up
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent dusty by triple sink
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal food on shelf above customer food in upright cooler at back prep area, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates not inverted in back storage room, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, tomatoes and cucumbers on shelf above soups and cut tomatoes, upright cooler in back prep, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
43
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm quat in triple sink, employee made new solution, 300 ppm quat
22-43-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hummus opened 2 days, dated by employee **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Gave one
16-36-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added an oven and an enclosed fryer, in back kitchen, talked to plan reviewer Denise **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No turning on, changed battery and it's the same
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, operator discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
41
Jan 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter, placing another dispenser, fixed **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand sink by triple sink, employee fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
27-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All including employee restroom. Emailed them
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in triple sink, employee fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler
14-11-5
64
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 110f fries on kitchen counter, explained time as public health control, he wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45f rice, 55f cut lettuce on counter, explained time as public health control and he wrote time on lettuce and put rice back in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Chicken cooked in a location on Hubbard that has no license by us, dept of health or agriculture **Warning**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Front counter area where drinks are and a prep sink is at **Warning**
31A-07-4
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/. Two mgrs here could not find cards **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Location was licensed in 2019 but it is a new kitchen with a new floor plan that was not submitted **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two mgrs here with no certifications
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot and cold in hand sink, kitchen
27-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for cheese,
14-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep unit
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf above sliced cold cuts in upright cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler
14-11-5
22
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green solution stored on bottom of prep table
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Serenity last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Serenity on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Serenity?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Serenity.
How does Blue Serenity compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Blue Serenity most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Blue Serenity's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Serenity have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blue Serenity means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Blue Serenity inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Serenity is inspected around two times per year on average.
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