GREEN ROOM KAVA LOUNGE CAFE
179 COLLEGE DR STE 19, Orange Park FL 32065 · 9049036957
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired6/1/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of raw bacon stored over cooked sausage patties. Raw bacon moved to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef patty (52F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (45F - Cold Holding); beef bacon (54F - Cold Holding)in right reach-in cooler. Employee unsure when products went out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed beef patty (52F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (45F - Cold Holding); beef bacon (54F - Cold Holding)in right reach-in cooler. Employee unsure when products went out of temperature.
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 employee reporting agreement for Matt, hired a few weeks ago. Employee signed form during inspection.
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Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Thermometer for left cold holding unit has the thermometer under/around ice being held in the unit.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple personal food products stored with/over creamer used for customers in black stand-up reach-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator hung poster.
Open dumpster lid. Left lid of shared dumpster is open.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door self-closing device is disconnected.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of food storage bags stored on the floor in kitchen. Employee moved bags to shelving.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired6/1/24.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter in kitchen, raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated eggs are kept on time but have no time paper work or time marking on eggs. Inspector provided operator DBPR Form HR 5022-090. Eggs were out of refrigeration for approximately 2 hours. Eggs moved to reach in cooler to lower temp.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No clean up plan for vomiting or diarrheal. Inspector provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/24.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bagel rack in kitchen has build up. Standing reach in cooler in kitchen has build up. Wall by hood system is soiled.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor of kitchen not sealed, raw concrete showing in several spots.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at kitchen above hood system.
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Manager cracked raw shell eggs into small container and immediately handled can of oil to spray on grill without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager washed hands in hand washing sink near cook line for approximately five seconds. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Five containers of ready to eat cream cheese prepared more than seven days prior (dated 1/13-1/21). Cheese discarded.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Crate of eggs stored on counter top in kitchen ambient air temperature 74F. Eggs moved to reach in cooler (ambient air 38F).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on counter of make line, cream cheese 52F, ham 63F, and sausage 49F. All items removed from temperature control approximately 20 minutes prior. All items moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Manager drinking from opened drink can.
Employee with no hair restraint/beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Manager preparing food with no hair restraint or beard guard.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen under equipment and racks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Multiple reach in freezers in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened canned drink stored in silver reach in freezer by cook line. Drink removed.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ham in refrigerator in kitchen, employee moved eggs.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station in kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and ware washing area.
Dead insect on premises. One dead flying insect in small alcove at front counter, operator cleaned up and discarded dead flying insect.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee in kitchen making food orders.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under large non working reach in cooler unit in kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to establishment is not self closing.
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.