Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.
2511 W US HWY 90 STE 101, LAKE CITY · Columbia County
- Reach-in cooler: beef 48F, noodle 45F.
15568 US HWY 19, CROSS CITY · Dixie County
- Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs out at ambient temperature 58F. Manager advised eggs had been out for 30 minutes. Raw shelled eggs placed reach in cooler.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of fly bait, Plummer putty and chemical spray cans stored on top of reach in freezer.
- 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. Person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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 five employees.
- 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 food handler training for three employees hired more than 60 days
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout Cutting board on flip-top make table stained in kitchen. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
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15909 US 19 SE, CROSS CITY · Dixie County
- Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Several food and water bowls behind dumpster cage and by propane tank
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in-freezer behind cooling unit
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front handwash sink faucet leaks
- Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above front register.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron hanging on dry good storage rack Manager removed apron.
282 SE 989 TH STREET, OLD TOWN · Dixie County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip on at bar has mold like substance
- Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal in downstairs bathroom is not functioning.
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in womens bathroom on the first floor.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at downstairs bar
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door on the first floor do not have a self closing mechanism connected to doors.
656 EDGEWOOD AVE, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- At callback observed new invoices being acquired that state parasite destruction for conch. Operator offsite and is in process of bringing them from out of town.
- At callback observed no change. Operator in process of delivering vacuum breakers.
2940 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment due to only CFM expired 1.2026 at time of inspection.
- Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired at time of inspection.
1126 EDGEWOOD N AVE, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat chicken nuggets in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk person in charge stated was opened 2 days prior with no date marking.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube build up in hand wash sink on main cook line.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a phone-watch.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on gaskets of walk-in cooler door.
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11191 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled pasteurized shell egg in pan at cook line at 83F. Person in charge unsure how long item has been out of temperature.
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on pass through from kitchen to front line where items are hot held. Person in charge unlabeled to kill.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso per person in charge in unlabeled green spray bottle stored on shelf alongside single service items. Person in charge removed.
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets testing at 500+ppm, person in charge remade to 400ppm.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at external storage shed by dumpster enclosure missing vacuum breaker.
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4804 DEER LAKE DR, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket in kitchen with build up. Manager cleaned
10131 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 12, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed on floor at makeline in kitchen.
8015 MERRILL RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro 50f in reach in cooler double panned, removed second pan, cut this morning
- No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 cooks in kitchen. Manager arrived during inspection
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Some 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
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4375 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Live, small flying insects found. One fly by soda machine
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
- 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. Employee washed dishes then took them out of sanitizer without washing hands, explained to her and she washed hands
- Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep coolers are readin on digital thermometer 53f and 58f food at 41-43f, my probe thermometer reading 41f
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ledge in prep cooler with old gray build up close to food
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5959 MERRILL RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Whole ham sliced on site, not dated when first sliced,
- Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink in back area near Ice machine replaced but not hooked back up to water supply. Manager hooked up water supply at time of inspection
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink on cook line next to stove
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad, tuna salad , coleslaw, pasta salad and okra stew in walk in cooler
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop okra stew, manager removed
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4403 ROOSEVELT BLVD STE 102, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- At callback observed no change. Establishment under new management team as of 30 days ago.
117 W ADAMS ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Observed 1 flying insect under triple sink. Operator tried swatting flying insect.
- Observed two dead insects in cabinet at front service line. Operator cleaned and discarded dead insects.
8340 MERCHANTS GATE DR, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed beans (58F/57F - Cold Holding); salmon (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (50F - Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler. All products have been in the same unit overnight.
- Live, small flying insects found. Five live flying insects observed inside MFDV. Also, three live flying insects observed inside van used as food storage.
- Raw sewage on ground of establishment. At beginning of inspection, excessive water observed on the ground around the MFDV and water leaking from waste tank at outside piping of the truck. Also, observed leaking from inside pipe at the waste tank. Employees were able to stop leaking during inspection. Operator states water was accidentally left on last night.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (58F/57F - Cold Holding); salmon (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (50F - Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler. All products have been in the same unit overnight.
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training for three employees all hired over six months.
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3809 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above salsas in upright cooler, employee rearranged
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100f cooked beef and veggies above warmer, explained 4hrs procedure and wrote down time
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
- Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. On hot water side on hand sink
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powders in bulk container in storage area, employee stated they are sugar and salt
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311 W ASHLEY ST STE 1, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat potatoes in reach in glass door freezer-not all foods commercially packaged. Person in charge rearranged to properly store.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of soap stored on dry so food storage shelf next to brown sugar. Person in charge removed soap to properly store.
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Establishments license expired 6-1-26. Operator renewed license during this inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from fryer. Chef stated he had it out briefly. Chef placed ice in water to chill shrimp
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near front service station. Person in charge labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
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7645 MERRILL RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 56f sausage 53f ham51f mushroom 53f beef 54f
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in triple sink area
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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12400 YELLOWBLUFF RD 110, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Chicken empanadas 48f, vacuum sealed beef 48 placed on ice at time of call back
4820 DEER LAKE DRIVE WEST D-1, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw prep fish stored over frozen egg rolls in reach in freezer
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw chicken and raw shrimp and then handling to go containers without washing hands on cook line
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical butane spray stored at sushi bar near food preparation
- Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Green scallions stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in walk in cooler
- 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. Observed server employee handling soiled equipments and then handling food and preparing drinks without washing hands
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4828 DEER LAKE DR W, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray nozzle at three compartment sink is leaking
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust on vent
4820 W DEER LAKE DR STE D13, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in cooler
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent in dining area with dust build up
- Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in dry storage area
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining area with water damage
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8011- 19 MERRILL RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle near back door with clear substance unlabeled
- Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler in kitchen
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Crab mix in walk in cooler with a August date, manager stated made today
- Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened personal drink in walk in cooler up top over shelf. Discarded
2851 N EDGEWOOD AVE #20, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat butter in reach in cooler on main cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand wash sink in kitchen area. Person in charge provided paper towels.
- Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee exit through rear door and remove gloves then wash hands in three compartment sink. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed clear plastic container with visible cracks stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on gaskets of reach in coolers on cook line.
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