FRYDAY'S

Name: FRYDAY'S
Address: 8151 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32216, US
Rating: 23.2

8151 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

License #2607272

23.2 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 21, 2026 · 19 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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FRYDAY'S in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 23.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 66 total violations — 8 critical, 18 major, 40 minor.

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March 6, 2026

The latest inspection on October 21, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 2 dressings made with mayonnaise and fresh garlic 3 days ago, explained to operator
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked breaded oyster above cheese stick in open bag, upright freezer by cook line, employee rearranged
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 82f water for scooped used for grits, employee discarded it
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in bucket for prep counters
[25-09-4] Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Forks at self service counter on open container
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. One moved by entrance to kitchen
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager here has employee training, hes a manager since this July, explained to him
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright skinny cooler with tcs dressings made here
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked wings, 40f, in walk in cooler, employee covered them
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance, employee stated its cleaner, front counter
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spider webs inside cabinet under soda machine, self service counter
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old build up in microwave
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bottle water on floor in storage area
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw chicken then changed gloves and grabbed cooked hamburger to place on grill, explained to him, he washed hands and burger got to 165f
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce on shelf above dressings in walk in cooler
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In hand sink by drive thru, handle turns all the way and no water comes out
[11-27-4] 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. None, emailed one
[11-26-1] 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 employees here, emailed agreement

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. In chemical dry storage area
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles in dining area with water damage
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook employee preparing food with no hair restraint
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of raw meat stored on floor in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket on front line soiled
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator has raw conch made in conch salad with way to identify item is served raw and no consumer advisory sign. Operator place asterisk next to menu item and put up consumer advisory sign.
[51-16-7] 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/. Operator has new concept and added some new equipments in restaurant that were not on previous plans. Operator will submit new updated plans.
[11-26-1] 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 has 2 new employees with no proof of form. Provided blank form to operator
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator has raw conch made in conch salad with way to identify item is served raw and no consumer advisory sign. Operator will create asterisk and put up consumer advisory sign. Provided consumer advisory sign. Operator put up consumer advisory sign
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seafood rice in walk in cooler not date marked. Employee stated was prep on Sunday
[52-08-4] When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Operator has Crab cake burgers on menu but after reviewing packaging in walk in freezer, it shows that product has both imitation Krab and some real crab. But no additional real crab is added to the premade commercially packaged frozen Krab cake patties. Item on box is advertised as Imitation Krab. Operator was not aware and is making changes to menu boards in restaurant and drive thru and paper menus. Operator corrected all menus during inspection

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda nozzles and ice chute with black mold like build up in customer dining area
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dining room ceiling tiles with water damages
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers gasket torn
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk in Freezer door entrance
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in back kitchen area
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up Reach in coolers gasket soiled
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior make table reach in cooler with soiled build up
[21-03-4] Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In three compartment sink inside bucket
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and return to handling food and to go containers without washing hands
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cashier employee handling cash and card transactions and then handling food and to go containers without washing hands
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024.
[08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw pork stored over gallon of juice in make table reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water valve is turned off at hand wash sink on front line next to drive thru area