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ESTATE ON THE HALIFAX

5123 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, Port Orange FL 32127 · 386.763.2285

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7406399
Grade history
MAR 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2026044246Apr 27, 2026Jul 22, 2026$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of current food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -only certification for food protection manager expired as of 4/5/2024
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Time extended 30 days to verify compliance, per liselotte branner Time Extended/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Mar 25, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of current food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -only certification for food protection manager expired as of 4/5/2024
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Time extended 30 days to verify compliance, per liselotte branner Time Extended
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. -bottle of medicine stored inside drawer with utensils inside bar
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of current food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -only certification for food protection manager expired as of 4/5/2024
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -cardboard used to line shelving below chafing dish on storage rack
Basic/14-45-4
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -small portion of liquid eggs, open half and half creamer inside refrigerator without date mark
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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/ -jeff, expired 4-6-2024. Must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection. Establishment license requirements needs 1 current/active certified food manager for the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Equipment in poor repair. -bottom surface of interior of cabinet next to dish machine has area of deterioration.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar inside lexan container above 3 compartment sink without label of common name
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food/beverage not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of bottled water on floor in back
Basic/08B-47-4

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.