CORNER POCKET
14 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 904-284-1992
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink inaccessible/blocked by equipment. Employee states mop water is dumped on the ground outside by dumpster. Spoke with operator about proper waste water disposal.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024061656 | Aug 26, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | $500 |
| 5--2023014907 | Jan 6, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wisk and scrub pads in handwash sink in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Square container with no handle used as a scoop in bag of flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave is soiled. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection.
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Far left door on reach-in freezer has a full panel of insulation showing.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105 and operator posted.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler.
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.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelving storing dry goods in back storage room.
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee wash a bowl then place the bowl in sanitizer without rinsing first.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Full panel door on far left reach in freezer is insulation.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in flip top reach in cooler.
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.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving not sealed storing dry foods in dry storage area.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen with no hair net and no beard guard.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind stove and fryer is soiled. Floor under and around three compartment sink compartment sink is soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave is soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in flip top reach in cooler.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves for canned goods in dry storage are unsealed.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen and in men's restroom. Employee replenished towels for kitchen handwash sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine has heavy grease/debris build up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small carbon dioxide tank to left of door in dry storage is unsecured.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Left shared dumpster lid is open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler by back exit in kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in kitchen very slow draining.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall in kitchen is soiled.
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.
Aug 29, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Dead rodent present. Dead mouse under dish machine. Employee removed and discarded mouse.
Aug 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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
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.
Dead rodent present. Dead mouse under dish machine. Employee removed and discarded mouse.
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.
Floors/walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind flip top reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall and door frame by kitchen hand wash sink is in disrepair.
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.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water present in bottom of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Feb 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Both gaskets on reach in cooler next to the grill are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
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.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shell eggs then cut ready-to-eat ham and handle utensils without washing hands.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink inaccessible/blocked by equipment. Employee states mop water is dumped on the ground outside by dumpster. Spoke with operator about proper waste water disposal.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on hose side of added splitter to mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's restroom.
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. Thawed in original packaging tilapia in reach in cooler in kitchen not removed after thawing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved to appropriate location.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.