FLYING IGUANA
207 ATLANTIC BLVD, Neptune Beach FL 32266 · 904-853-5680
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect near bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021012463 | Jan 7, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of ten flying insects. 4 flying insects in kitchen near ice machine and server station. 5 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect in dining area.
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles syrup stored in ice used for drinks located in bar area. Employee removed bottles and contaminated ice.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of ten flying insects. 4 flying insects in kitchen near ice machine and server station. 5 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect in dining area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance in bar area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table without lid or straw. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without beard guards.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under ice machine soiled with food debris. Observed floors and drains in bar area soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Floors under equipment on cook line soiled with grease buildup.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice served to public. Employee removed ice scoop and contaminated ice.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean containers stored on storage rack.
Feb 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Garlic and oil made with fresh garlic dated 2-3-2026, Chorizo oil dated 2-2-2026. See stop sale. Observed in stand alone cooler House made verde with fresh garlic dated 2-3-2026. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed House made salsa held on time control without time mark. Manager placed time on salsa.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Cooked chicken (122F-124F - Hot Holding). Manager removed to reheat.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over shelf near dish machine. Observed employee energy drink in cooler with food served to the public. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on dry rack wet nesting. Manager will have employee remove and wash properly and dry.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on containers on clean dry rack. Manager will have employee remove and wash properly.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect near bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed milk dated 8-20-2025. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Cut tomatoes on traveling cart being held on TIME As A Public Health Control with time mark. Employee placed time mark on traveling cart.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders soiled in bar area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vent near ice machine soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef on tray thawing. Manager had employee place beef in walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados with stickers on them in portable cart near entrance of kitchen. Manager removed avocados to be washed properly.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on phone while engaging in food preparation handle phone and continue to prepare food. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle ready to eat flour tortillas with bare hands. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored over large uncovered containers of queso. Manager removed eggs and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use tongs stored in standing water at 76F. Manager removed tongs from water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in cooler with food served to public. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nov 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 3 containers of salmon in ROP state not frozen. See stop sale.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on raw beef and Salmon without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 3 containers of salmon in ROP state not frozen. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed lime aioli made with dairy dated 9-4-2024. See stop sale. Observed Chipotle aioli made with dairy dated 8-21-2024. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on raw beef and Salmon without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on dry rack wet nesting.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados on flip top cooler with stickers on them.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple colored cutting boards stored on rack in kitchen near make window.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored at ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless steel bowls on rack near dish area. Clear plastic cups in server station in dining area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in outside walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up in outside walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in service bar ice bin at bar. Scoop moved and stored correctly.
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance.
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance.
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at top of unit with mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed air vent near ware washing area soiled. Observed walk in freezer soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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