Hawkers Neptune Beach
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
55
Score
Hawkers Neptune Beach, located at 241 Atlantic Boulevard in Jacksonville, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on April 6, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and four minor violations. Previous inspections for this Asian/Fusion establishment have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in server area near entrance of kitchen. 1 flying insect at entrance of bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler on cook line Cooked greens (45F-47F - Cold Holding); Cooked duck (45F-47F - Cold Holding). Duck and cooked greens were over filled in pans on cook line. Manager removed excess foods from pans and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in server area glassware wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holder located next to ice machine. Manager removed and placed in dish area to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean dry containers with old stickers still on. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
55
Sep 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
43
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 cooked rice held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.
29-42-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on clean containers on dry storage racks. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of cooking oil stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors unsealed throughout kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
61
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, egg rolls 49F. Egg rolls placed into service approximately 2.5 hours prior. Ice bag added to top of egg rolls and lid for cooler closed to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. In dish area, dish washer handled soiled dishes and immediately handled clean equipment coming out of dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near dish area in kitchen. Hand washing sink in middle of bar. Towels provided at both sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Three tiles in dish area are not sealed.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. New license printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on reach in cooler door in server area.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup on bottom shelf by pass through area. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks on cook line in kitchen.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in back kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine in kitchen. Floor under cooking equipment on cook line. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in middle of bar. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas in kitchen and walk in cooler where floor shows unsealed concrete.
36-02-5
39
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet with back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for one employee. Manager stated that he will have complete. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above food preparation table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers in ware washing area wet nesting on dry rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler door gasket soiled on cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
64
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Fried rice, and cut tomatoes held under time control not time marked on cook line. Manager stated food was taking out of the cooler at 11am and forgot to time marked the food. Manager properly time marked food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade towel used as a liner for bread dough on cook line. Manager removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout cook line and back prep area.
36-02-5
58
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