THE CORNER POCKET

Name: THE CORNER POCKET
Address: 14 N MAGNOLIA AVE, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL, 32043, US
Rating: 69

14 N MAGNOLIA AVE, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043

License #2000995

🍽️ American ℹ️

69 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

March 24, 2026 · 10 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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THE CORNER POCKET in GREEN COVE SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 16 critical, 11 major, 40 minor.

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January 5, 2026

The latest inspection on March 24, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Square container with no handle used as a scoop in bag of flour.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave is soiled. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Far left door on reach-in freezer has a full panel of insulation showing.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105 and operator posted.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in triple sink. Employee placed running water over chicken.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelving storing dry goods in back storage room.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wisk and scrub pads in handwash sink in kitchen.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at mop sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-16-4] Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee wash a bowl then place the bowl in sanitizer without rinsing first.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Full panel door on far left reach in freezer is insulation.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in flip top reach in cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water at triple sink. Employee moved chicken to cooler.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving not sealed storing dry foods in dry storage area.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground sausage stored over open bag of potatoes in reach in freezer. Employee rearranged products to proper storage.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger patty in flip top reach in cooler at 46F. Employee states burgers left out for a few minutes for a large order. Burgers placed in reach in freezer and temperature 15 minutes later is 39F.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof available, Lena, Rachel, Ashley and Angel.
[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. No proof for Michelle, Edie, Stephanie.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine has heavy grease/debris build up.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small carbon dioxide tank to left of door in dry storage is unsecured.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on both door on flip top reach in cooler by back exit and on far right door on stand up reach in cooler by dry storage. Left door on stand up reach in cooler by back exit has full panel of insulation at exterior portion of door.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen is soiled.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Left shared dumpster lid is open.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler by back exit in kitchen.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in kitchen very slow draining.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall in kitchen is soiled.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket with dirty water in front of mop sink.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee with gloved hands place raw beef patty on the grill. Employee removed gloves, placed on new gloves and then handled clean spatulas/utensils to remove cooked bacon from the grill without washing hands between glove change.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Block butter on counter in kitchen at 81F. Employee states butter brought from reach in cooler approximately 30 minutes prior. Butter placed in reach in freezer and 20 minutes later temperature dropped to 61F.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food debris. Milkshake mixer has food debris build up at top of spindles.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two chemical containers and towels in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed items. Observed employee drain liquid from Lima beans into handwash sink in kitchen. Inspector coached employee to have handwash sink dedicated for only washing hands.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen and in mens restroom. Employee replenished towels for kitchen handwash sink.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[35A-20-4] Dead rodent present. Dead mouse under dish machine. Employee removed and discarded mouse.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on right and middle doors of stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Both door gaskets on flip top reach in cooler are torn. Left door of stand up reach in freezer in kitchen has front panel missing with insulation panel taped to front. Back door of freezer has glass intact. Ice build up in ice cream freezer in back storage area.
[36-73-4] Floors/walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind flip top reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall and door frame by kitchen hand wash sink is in disrepair.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Top of dish machine has grease/debris build up.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water present in bottom of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishwasher machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 68 rodent droppings observed: Approximately 40 rodent droppings under mop sink 3 rodent droppings to left of back door 6 rodent droppings to left of second reach in cooler and shelf at back door 4 rodent droppings at first reach in cooler in bar Approximately 12 rodent droppings to left of ice cream freezer in bar 3 rodent droppings under bag in box soda rack in bar
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk in kitchen reach in cooler not dated. Employee states opened on Saturday and marked appropriately.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall at back of kitchen along cooking equipment is soiled. Floor around onion bin is soiled.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Both gaskets on reach in cooler next to the grill are torn.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage stored in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink stored over customer foods. Employee removed beverage from cooler.
[28-14-5] Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop sink partially blocked with hose in the sink. Inspector inquired with employee where waste mop water was disposed of, employee stated waste water dumped outside by the dumpster area. Inspector instructed employee that only the mop sink can be utilized for waste water disposal.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs in reach in cooler next to grill stored over ready-to-eat sausage. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats on the front counter at 63F. Per operator, butter pats placed on the counter 3 hours prior. Operator moved butter to refrigerator. Cooked potatoes on kitchen counter at 61F. Per employee, potatoes placed on the counter approximately one hour prior. Employee placed potatoes in the refrigerator. Inspector suggested adding both products to current time as a public health control paperwork and manager added to existing paperwork during inspection.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on mop sink faucet with attached splitter on non-chemical side with attached hose.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Kat S.