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2525 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 760-522-5117
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2025
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Three live flying insects in back storage room.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing 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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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has increased seating to 267 seats. Provisos state to provide the fully filled out change of seating form to the inspector at the time of inspection for the number of seats to be changed officially. No seating evaluation form submitted for approval.
May 12, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing 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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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has increased seating to 267 seats. Provisos state to provide the fully filled out change of seating form to the inspector at the time of inspection for the number of seats to be changed officially. No seating evaluation form submitted for approval.
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has increased seating to 267 seats. Provisos state to provide the fully filled out change of seating form to the inspector at the time of inspection for the number of seats to be changed officially. No seating evaluation form submitted for approval.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked wings in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Chef moved raw beef to proper storage.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk-in cooler opened yesterday afternoon not date marked. Chef added date to open milk.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Citrus menu has "Oke Poke Bowl" which is served raw/undercooked and is not identified on the menu as being a raw or undercooked product.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans reflect another kitchen in new bar area. Establishment did not build new kitchen which is page 3 of revised plans on 3/3/26. Plans were verified for bar area.
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. See stop sale. Three packages of completely thawed raw tuna with small slit cut in packaging in walk-in cooler. Chef voluntarily discarded tuna.
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm chlorine.
Live, small flying insects found. Three live flying insects in back storage room.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of black bean base in walk in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 packages of completely thawed tuna and 2 packages of completely thawed salmon in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on prep table next to clean dishes. Employee moved chemical.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishmachine.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory sign posted. Operator posted during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two employee certificates are photocopies. Also, 15 proof of employee training are missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in dishroom and prep area are soiled.
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. 4 packages of completely thawed tuna and 2 packages of completely thawed salmon in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Panko and oil on floor in dry storage. All moved to shelving.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid open. Employee closed lid.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood trays used to hold plates are unsealed, raw wood.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted.
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.