Fla Yacht Club

5210 Yacht Club Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322108398
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The Florida Yacht Club, located at 5210 Yacht Club Rd, Jacksonville, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on February 5, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation and five minor violations, including issues noted under Violation Items 23, 33, and 08. Across eight scored inspections, the facility has historically shown a pattern of mostly high-risk outcomes.

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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
52
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed multiple fish filets not frozen that have been vacuum sealed and placed in walk-in freezer.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed opened carton of pasteurized eggs with date marking 5/14, more than 7 days prior from date of inspection.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple fish filets not frozen that have been vacuum sealed and placed in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter with temperature of 60F stored on cook line used for seafood batter. Employee stated was placed there 45 mins prior and moved butter to reach in cooler below. Butter (60F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked corned beef with date marking when it was frozen but not when it was removed from freezer.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on dish machine . Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw beef items in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging within 48 hours stored in walk-in cooler.
03G-54-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and charger stored on top shelf above food items on salad station. Person in charge removed employee items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on storage rack near salad station.
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
37
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of vegetable juice in dry storage area with visible dent along top seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemicals stored on wire rack shelf where food items are stored with nozzle pointing toward food items. Person in charge removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from original commercial packaging stored over cooked meatloaf in walk in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; hand wash sink in server station with glass carafes stored overnight. Hand wash sink at bar area with metal grate inside. Person in charge removed items from hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw animal foods in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer at rear of establishment. Person in charge stated reduced oxygen packaging was done on site and kept for longer than 48 hours. No raw fish items in reduced oxygen packaging seen at time of inspection. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream container in small reach in freezer by walk-in cooler behind salad station with lid off. Employee returned lid to container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers on banquet side with white powdery substance with no labels. Person in charge stated it was a salt blend and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks behind walk in freezer at rear of establishment not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on salad station with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed bottom of middle dumpster with rusted holes and exposed interior.
33-12-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between wires on metal wire rack shelf.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters frame above cook station on banquet side.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened energy drink can belonging to employee in reach in cooler in bar area. Person in charge voluntarily discarded can. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting raw produce without washing produce first. Instructor educated employee on proper washing procedures for produce. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
29
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes at dish area in kitchen, and washed hands at hand washing sink in server station for approximately five seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near mop sink where no hose is attached. Manager states will buy breaker today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line across from grill, container of raw salmon stored over container of ready to eat chicken wings. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in server area off kitchen with water bottles stored inside. Bottles removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee working today.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory hidden behind Consumer Advisory for Raw Oysters. Advisory posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. One dead roach in glue trap under dish machine in kitchen. Trap discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks stored outside behind walk in freezer.
51-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under storage racks in storage room for plates.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler in kitchen. Hand washing sink in bar in dining area. Hand washing sink in men's restroom off bar area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Two of three dumpsters. Lids closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In back storage room for plates/to go items, on top shelf, plastic lids not inverted. Lids inverted by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk in cooler by office.
36-02-5
30
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb by boiler room, splitter added, missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at prep area in kitchen, no soap or paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in men's restroom lacking hot water. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen at salad/sandwich prep area, gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In upstairs dining room, multiple cases of single service cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At wait station, coffee filters not protected in plastic container. Operator placed lid over filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In back walk-in cooler, unwashed produce stored over washed peppers. Operator moved peppers to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
58
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at prep area in kitchen, no soap or towels. Also, at soda station, towels not dispensing. Operator had batteries replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
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. In reach-in cooler at cook line, across from grill, open container of liquid egg not dated. Line cook stated it was opened 2 days prior, he dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ On manager certification.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at bar has metal,pan in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area, spray bottle identified as sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in mens restroom lacking hot water. Operator stated they have plumber working on situation.
27-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In back walk-in cooler, unwashed produce stored over individual yogurts and washed produce.
08B-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cook line, across from grill, has standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Floor fan by front kitchen walk-in cooler has dust build up. Operator moved to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At steam table on cook line, wireless speaker in pan. Operator moved speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
41
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Not able to locate plans for establishment. Called office, only plans on file are for bar dated 6/2022. Plans on file for bar do not match current layout.Plans show 3 handwash sinks only 1 at time of inspection. Not able to find plans for kitchen area. Application and plans can be submitted on our website, myfloridalicense.com **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: Operator showed inspector emails with plan review dated 11/25;2022. Operator will contact plan review to check on status. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Spoke to plan review, she stated she spoke with operator this morning and is waiting on site plan. 30 day extension per Robert P. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90