Bourbon Street Jax

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Bourbon Street Jax has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Bourbon Street Jax is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in gap between flip top reach-in cooler and stand up reach-in cooler. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in bucket, placed 3 tablets in 1/4 gallon, test strip turned bluish, explained to him and he diluted it to 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp in container above container with crab cakes without eggs in beach cooler, employee rearranged it **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in container above container with raw hamburgers in beach cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 106-128f rice, cooked at commissary, 128f chicken gambo,;employee turned oven and stove on **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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. Only employee here for 2 months and a half, explained to manager **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Changed commissary, emailed commissary letter, please fill it up and email it to me **Warning**

51-23-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explained to him, emailed flyer

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets

22-02-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in storage container, employee labeled salt **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting veggies, put one on **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Nov 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bourbon Street Jax last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bourbon Street Jax on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Bourbon Street Jax compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Bourbon Street Jax most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Bourbon Street Jax's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bourbon Street Jax have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bourbon Street Jax means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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