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.
710 NW 60 ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent soiled with grease above flat top. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cooks line across from wok. Drain trough on drink machine.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above Three compartment sink.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo knives on floor under soda machine, manager moved.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster also open.
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2441 NW 43 STE 6C, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA · Alachua County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: muenster cheese (50 - Cold Holding). Owner stated cheese was at proper temperature two hours earlier.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored next to almond extract on kitchen shelf above mixer. Manager moved hand sanitizer to another shelf.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in prep area, operator placed by sink.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Items on chalkboard menu includes Lox does not have an asterisk by items, operator placed asterisk by items.
- Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty beams and over hang above menu board soiled.
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209 NW 75 ST STE 10, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (128F - Hot Holding) in steam table on cooks line, food was sold before temps were taken again.
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2026.
- 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 certificates for any employees.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia .
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled jug at Handwash sink on cooks line.
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25025 NE STATE ROAD 26, MELROSE · Alachua County
- At time of follow up inspection, operator has taken course but not completed testing for food manager certification.
250 MONUMENT RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -Multiple pans of tomatoes and lettuce placed out on line with a 2 pm discarded time placed out around 9:30am Ham expired at 10am employee peeled off the sticker and still in use
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on NON-Chemical side of splitter at mop sink
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler door soiled, manager wiped
5507 W UNIVERSITY BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Employee washed hands with gloves on. Employee handled raw chicken then washed hands with gloves on, explained to him and he washed hands properly
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins above sauces for customers on shelf, front counter, employee moved them
- 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/ Davone V took test on 6/20/19
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blackish build up on rice scoop, employee placed it on trip,e sink to be washed
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wonton made 2 days ago, upright cooler at front counter
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5201 BAYMEADOWS RD, JACKSONVILLE RD · Duval County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler observed raw chicken in container stored on shelf over containers of drink mix. Person in charge began rearranging.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed household pesticide spray bottles stored on shelf above, on prep table in kitchen. Person in charge removed to appropriate location.
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in prep area hallway off of kitchen.
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two roaches, still alive in glue trap near hand wash sink by ice machine area off of kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded.
- Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on glue trap near hand wash sink by ice machine area off of kitchen. Person in charge discarded.
11112 SAN JOSE BLVD, UNIT #19, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw ground beef case stored on kegs in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle small reach in cooler cut tomatoes, cheese, cheese, cheese 44-47F. Person in charge states has had open to fill. Began icing items down.
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 flying insects in bar area. Observed two flying insects at server beverage stations. Observed approximately 4 flying insects in back kitchen.
- Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris accompanying floor along walls, especially at dishpit area, near grease receptacle in back kitchen, at bar area, at check all storage closet. Walls at dishpit with debris accumulated. Several vents with grease and dust accumulated in establishment. Standing water observed on several areas of kitchen floor.
- Stored food not covered. Several opened packages of food in walk in cooler/ walk in freezer stored uncovered.
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208 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County
- 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.
8403-1 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturers directions Pesticide use when the employee is present for more than 4 consecutive, manager removed fly strip to place away, .
3832 BAYMEADOWS RD #3, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects near hand wash sink and in corner near grill at cookline. Observed approximately 5 flying insects in dry storage area. Observed approximately 25 flying insects at front bar area drain at dump sink. Observed approximately 3 flying insects at the server line area drain. Observed approximately 2 flying insects in womens restroom. Person in charge called pest control for service during inspection.
- Crab mix, bechamel sauce in sauce reach in cooler at 46, 50F. Person in charge states brought out at 4pm, time marked with discard of 8pm during inspection. Will utilize time until serviced. Protein reach in cooler steak, chicken, steak 39-40F. Walk in cooler time/temperature control for safety items fish beef, shrimp 38-40F.
- Vacuum breaker has been added to non chemical side of splitter.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in bar pipe has been disconnected. Person in charge replaced during inspection. Water pressure is not high enough to wash hands.
11362 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 10& 11, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Observed "Fresh Florida Orange Juice" on the menu. Person in charge states is utilizing commercially bottled juice, not squeezing on site.
4403 ROOSEVELT BLVD STE 102, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; mold like substance build up in cold holding units on front line. Food debris and mold like substance build up on soda dispenser in lobby.
725 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 12, ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Crab meat (44F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (44F-46F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (46F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); Half /Half (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Block soft cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding); Butter blend (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded white cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Asiago cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded queso cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); Crab meat (46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken breasts (45F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (45F-46F - Cold Holding); House made Crab cake mix (45F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Calamari (46F - Cold Holding); Raw lobster (46F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Andouille sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler had an ambient temperature of 45F at beginning of inspection. See stop sale Manager stated the cooler froze up and he adjusted temperature at 10:30 am. Cooler came down to 43F ambient temperature during inspection. Manager stated that all product had been in cooler since previous day.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Crab meat (44F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (44F-46F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); Butter milk (46F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); Half /Half (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Block soft cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding); Butter blend (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded white cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Asiago cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded queso cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); Crab meat (46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken breasts (45F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (45F-46F - Cold Holding); House made Crab cake mix (45F-46F - Cold Holding); Raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Calamari (46F - Cold Holding); Raw lobster (46F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Andouille sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler had an ambient temperature of 45F at beginning of inspection. See stop sale Manager stated the cooler froze up and he adjusted temperature at 10:30 am. Cooler came down to 43F ambient temperature during inspection. Manager stated that all product had been in cooler since previous day. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Clams (44F-46F - Cold Holding).see stop sale Manager stated clams were in cooler from previous day.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Cooked beans (110F - Hot Holding). Manager removed and placed on stove to reheat.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored next to coffee maker. Manager removed and stored properly.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 1 oyster tag without last date served.
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10915 BAYMEADOWS RD BAY #101, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle all purpose cleaner, by single service items. ,Moved by manager.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dispenser. Replaced by manger.
- Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn/ loose cooler gaskets. Prep line.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in prep line cooler.
- In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice machine scoop on dusty top of ice machine. Moved by manager.
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8129 POINT MEADOWS WAY, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- 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 chlorine 0ppm. Line was clocked. Cleared by manger. 100 ppm thereafter.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled interior of Drawer Cooler. ( not in use )
- Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling in walk in cooler.
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117 W ADAMS ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Floors and walls have improved with cleanliness still need a little more work to do on cleanliness under equipment in kitchen area.
- Odor has decreased from previous day still have an odor
11148 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces. Raw fish stored over oysters to be consumed raw in walk in cooler. Raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored on speed rack over no longer commercially packaged in walk in freezer. Person in charge began rearranging.
- Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves raw fish on buffet line for self cooking at customer table. Unable to provide parasite destruction for fresh salmon received from A and D, restaurant depot, or fish items purchased from supreme seafood. Person in charge began calling suppliers.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet noodles, chicken feet, octopus salad, cut cabbage, frog legs, oyster, clams, mushrooms rehydrated, mushroom soup, cut melon 44-51F. Items are stored above fill lines at buffet. Person in charge began icing items down. Recommend holding small amount of product on time. Eel in kitchen at 64F. Person in charge states has been out for short time, moved to walk in cooler.
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cut raw pork on cutting board, then rinse it without sanitizing, then place back in storage. Person in charge had employee pull to sanitize.
- 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge set up triple sink at 200ppm chlorine during inspection to utilize until unit can be repaired.
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8358 POINT MEADOWS DR STE W12, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce at 115°. Management reheated it to 165+175°
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , degreaser , next to cups at wait-station. Moved by manager.
- Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen dispenser not functioning. Manager intervened.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep area. Moved by manager.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup by sprinkler in walk in freezer.
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4624 TOWN CROSSING DR 149, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn (51F - Cold Holding)m stored sitting out in kitchen from main walk in cooler for approximately under 30 mins as per manager to rearrange walk in cooler. Manager place back in walk in cooler
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
- Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee in kitchen with nail polish preparing food with no gloves. Employee put on gloves
- Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
9734 DEER LAKE CT STE 11, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- 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. 2 expired in February and June
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In hand sink by fryer, employee placed a roll
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf above customer food in walk in cooler
- Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 broken filters
- Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in storage area, placed on shelf by employee
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4586 TOWN CENTER PARKWAY, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom reach in freezer on cook line with food debris build up. Interior bottom of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with liquid debris build up
- Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler bottom drawer on cook line with handle in disrepair
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up. Reach in freezer gasket soiled with food debris
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand wash sink on right side of grill cook line. Manager fixed
9309 MERRILL RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust