MAVI WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

Name: MAVI WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL
Address: 2309 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, 32250, US
Rating: 76.6

2309 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250

License #2614591

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76.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MAVI WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL in JACKSONVILLE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 18 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed grill filters soiled with grease over grill area.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in 2nd bar not adequately secured.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee handwashing sign missing in kitchen and in bar at employee hand washing station. Inspector will send copy of employee handwashing signs.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wine cooler in bar area Blue cheese stuffed olives (49F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48F. Employee stated blue cheese olives stay in cooler overnight.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils on stove at 120F. Manager moved to hotter part of stove top.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in in cooler pan of molded Rice. See stop sale.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 expired certified food manager.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor of storage room at #2 bar located outside. Manager removed and stored properly.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged completely thawed salmon still in packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See Stop Sale.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in ware washing area. 1 flying insect at entrance of prep area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit in both bars.

Administrative complaint recommended
[02B-04-5] Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed menu containing house made Caesar dressing made with raw shell eggs missing disclosure from chicken Caesar wrap and Caesar salad.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish located in reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed house made Caesar dressing made with raw eggs stored over buffalo sauce located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed produce cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters on cook line soiled. Observed fans in walk in coolers dusty.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in 2nd bar not adequately secured.
[52-02-4] Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Observed menu stating fresh lime juice as ingredient in MAVI MARGARITA, ABSOLUTE MOSCOW MULE . PIC stated they use commercially bottled juice not squeezed onsite.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in different areas of kitchen.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and soap at multiple hand sinks throughout kitchen and bar areas. Employee provided some paper towels at employee hand sinks.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of units in both bars.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Spicy cheese (45F-46F) stored in walk in cooler made yesterday. See stop sale.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle and handle of push cart. Employee removed and stored properly.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand sink in disrepair, pipe under hand sink disconnected. Employee stated they needed a part.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at sides of exit door.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Hollandaise sauce dated 8-26-2025,House made marinara dated 8-18-2025, House made blue cheese dated 8-22-2025,House made ranch dressing dated, House made Humus dated 8-27-2025 8-21-2025. See stop sale.

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