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FORE SCORE GATE

7570 GATE PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-206-7633

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats135
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616476
Grade history
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on the mixing mechanism behind bag and box soda storage in bar area. Observed two roaches still alive in glue trap on floor under bag in box soda storage in bar area. Observed one live roach on the floor to left of glass door reach in cooler in bar area. Person in charge began killing.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler case of raw bacon stored over case of pepperoni. Also, raw chorizo stored over raw shrimp. Person in charge began rearranging.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 18 pieces of salmon with instruction to remove from packaging prior to thawing, thawed still in intact ROP packaging in reach in cooler, walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-13-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink with hose attached.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in bar reach in cooler opened Saturday per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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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 food handling employees present with no CFM present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at back hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate of ice machine in kitchen with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
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. Observed 18 pieces of salmon with instruction to remove from packaging prior to thawing, thawed still in intact ROP packaging in reach in cooler, walk in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1
Food stored on floor. Juices stored in plastic containers stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back side of fryers with grease accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 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
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at server soda area has been removed and replaced with ice well.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2026 · No change Time Extended/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Per person in charge have decided to submit plan review to see if approved to remove sink from area. Time Extended
Jan 31, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine 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 ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at server soda area has been removed and replaced with ice well.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2026 · No change Time Extended
Jan 30, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Avocado ranch made 1/19 with buttermilk in house in walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on the mixing mechanism behind bag and box soda storage in bar area. Observed two roaches still alive in glue trap on floor under bag in box soda storage in bar area. Observed one live roach on the floor to left of glass door reach in cooler in bar area. Person in charge began killing.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles with blue chemical which is multipurpose cleaner per person in charge stored with/ alongside food products in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink with hose attached.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at server soda area has been removed and replaced with ice well.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with blue chemical indicated as multipurpose cleaner per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on the floor under ice well area at bar. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches in glue trap on floor under bag in box soda storage in bar. Person in charge discarded.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed trays at cook line wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor in mechanical closet, also stored on floor in dry storage area. Also, bag in box soda stored on floor in liquor storage closet. Person in charge raised.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen being utilized as prep sink in prep area. No hand wash sign or paper towels at sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked mushrooms dated 8/2.
High priority/01B-24-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream at bar not date marked. Buffalo dip made 2 days ago per person in charge. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at back kitchen hand wash sink, also at front bar. Person in charge provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with red and blue chemicals unlabeled in kitchen and in chemical storage closet by restrooms. Person in charge began labeling.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup on interior of main dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed one restroom out of order during inspection. Person in charge states due to be repaired today.
Basic/32-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Food items stored on floor at dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old green food debris on one pan in kitchen. Observed multiple pans with old labels at clean dishware storage. Person in charge pulled to clean.
Basic/16-48-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws within customer reach at bar unwrapped.
Basic/25-27-4
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.