Hong Kong Jax Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Hong Kong Jax Restaurant, located at 13500 Beach Blvd Ste 25 in Jacksonville, FL, had a low-risk inspection on March 18, 2026, with no violations recorded. This most recent inspection resulted in a score of 100. However, historical data indicates that most of the nine previous inspections for this Chinese restaurant have been high-risk.
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cut lemons in direct contact with non food grade paper towel in glass reach-in cooler in dining area.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Also, raw pork stored over ready to eat french fries in walk in freezer -not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw beef and ready to eat french fries to properly store both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can containing toxic substance stored on shelf in prep area next to soup base and clean containers. Operator removed spray can of WD-40. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on large ice machine across from mop sink area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under hand wash sink on cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen and on cook line. Ran water at hand wash sink for several minutes, but unable to maintain at temperature of 85F and above. Operator stated he will call to have serviced **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Three employees handling raw chicken feet with bare hands unnecessarily. Discussed with operator. Operator had employees wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense flour and rice on cook. Employee removed bowls from both foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple clean containers stored on shelf above triple sink and aluminum pans on shelf above warewashing area not inverted/ or stored in protective manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lids for multiple reach in deep freezers in kitchen and prep areas in disrepair/ rusted. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line next to hand wash sink torn/ in disrepair. Also, walk in freezer door in disrepair/ rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in floor and shelves and on some boxes of food in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple boxes of shrimp being thawed at room temperature. Employee removed boxes of shrimp to properly thaw under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed employee prepping chicken feet near triple sink and placed near towel that was dripping water. Operator removed prepped foods from being exposed to the splash at triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in walk-in-cooler unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed floors in prep area, cook line and kitchen area soiled/ dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
27
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature shelled eggs (64F - Cold Holding) stored on counter of reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator stated eggs were taken out of cooler during lunch. Operator placed eggs back in reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp, raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from steamer equipment. Operator stated employees may have had the foods out during lunch. Operator removed both foods and placed in nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for water at soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, ice chute in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Multiple employees food safety certifications expired in May 2025. Operator stated he ordered books but they never arrived. Operator requested I give phone # listed on this report.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under hand wash sink on cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sinks in establishment without hot water. Water temp 77F-78F. Operator stated the water heater turned off on own. Operator turned water heater back on and retested water at end of inspection at 95-97F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense cooked rice on cook line and flour in prep area. Operator removed cups from both foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed unclean cardboard lining non food contact shelves in prep area.
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer in prep area torn. Also, top of reach in freezer in prep area rusted/ in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of soy sauce on floor in dry food storage room. Also, container of oil stored on floor outside of cook line. Operator removed container of oil to properly store. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula next to rice warmer at front service line stored in container of standing water of 39F. Operator emptied water from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and gasket on multiple reach in freezers in prep area soiled. Two filters above wok station on cook line soiled. Also, exterior of rice cooker outside cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes with sealed individual single service plastic ware stored on floor in front bar area.
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in walk-in-cooler unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Walls on cook line and in prep area soiled.
36-27-5
32
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and partially cooked beef stored above ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed raw items to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and surrounding area in large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and operator had employees on duty read and sign form. Employee health form also emailed to operator as he requested. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple Unlabeled Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored on shelf in warewashing area, under hws on cook line, and on bottom shelf in prep area. Operator labeled spray bottles of cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator stated he needs to change out the faucet and plans on doing that soon.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on multiple reach in deep freezers in prep area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet at hand wash sink next to triple sink in disrepair. Just spins without turning on. Operator stated he plans on fixing it soon.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler shelves on cook line soiled. Also, shelving in walk-in-cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk-in-cooler unsealed concrete.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in some areas of kitchen and warewashing areas soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of white substance removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled sugar, flour on bottom shelf near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense multiple foods on cook line. Operator removed cups from foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing above bag in box soda storage area next to ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple wrapped pans of food stored on floor under bottom shelf in walk-in-cooler. Also, multiple wrapped pans and sealed box of foods stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walls and shelving in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
35
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
58
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and ready to eat mango in reach in deep freezer near mop sink-not all products commercially packaged. Operator started to rearrange foods to properly store. Also, raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef in walk in freezer- no all products commercially packaged. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink on cookline. Operator stated the pipe underneath leaks so they currently have hot water at hand wash sink turned off until plumber repairs.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and surrounding area in large ice machine near mop sink soiled.
22-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator started to have employees on duty read and sign employee health form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Five employees food safety training certificates expired in first week of February.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under hand wash sink on cookline. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet at triple sink leaking. Also, pipe under hand wash sink on cookline leaking.
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above two compartment prep sink near cookline soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw duck sitting in container of standing water in two compartment sink near cookline. Operator turned on water to thaw duck properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on microwave and inner side of door handle on reach-in coolers on cookline soiled.
23-24-4
43
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef on table next to grill at 78F. Employee stated was rush and they use for fried rice. Employee stated beef was made 30 minutes prior, employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Manager was able to get machine to work properly. Took second test at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink without paper towels next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank near soda storage not adequately secured. Manager was able to secure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table in back room and on table on cook line. Manager removed and stored drinks properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watch and bracelet engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at 3 compartment sink. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on prep tables throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Manager removed wet wiping cloths and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed fans in walk-in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Duck , and raw chicken in walk-in cooler at 46F. Manager stated that they cleaned floors in cooler this morning and had door open for a long period of time. Manager placed both the duck and raw chicken in freezer to drop temperature. Took second temperature of Duck and Raw chicken at 42F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib next to hand sink near walk-in cooler without a back flow. Manager placed back flow device on hose bib during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food-grade bag. Employee removed beef and stored in a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution on cleaning cart without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with a mold like substance. Observed walk-in cooler shelves with accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense rice located on cook line. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Observed employee open drink stored on prep table in middle of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple torn door gaskets on stand alone coolers throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler soiled door gasket. Observed fans in walk-in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen near back door exit.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles in walk in cooler at 56F, chef stated the noodles were cooked at 1pm , chef placed in freezer to quickly cool. Observed Raw flounder at 56F. Chef stated fish was placed in walk in cooler at 1pm. Chef to place into 2 separate pans to quickly cool. Took second temperature of cooked noodles at 43F, Flounder at 43F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee handling raw chicken feet and proceeded to touch cooked chicken feet. Manager had employee wash hands and place gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in hand sink across from walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Observed a bucket with utensil stored in hand sink across from ice machine in back room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed food shelves in walk in cooler to be rusted where taro is placed directly on shelf.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior door of ice machine to be soiled, interior behind splash guard soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on food storage racks. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on dry storage rack located at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand alone coolers on cook line to have torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed very large bucket of raw meat being stored on floor in middle of kitchen while employees prep meat. Spoke to chef on proper storage of food. Employee removed and stored meat on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on clean prep table located in back prep area. Manager removed and stored properly in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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