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HANGAR BAY CAFE AND GALLERY

2294 MAYPORT RD # 22, Jacksonville FL 32233 · 904-247-3301

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614105
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
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 cooked white cheese dated 2-8-2026, Fire starter sauce made with fresh garlic dated 1-31-2026. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-28-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Cooked pork (90F-110 - Hot Holding). Manager stated pork has been in well for few hours. Employee reheated pork.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb under 3 compartment sink connected to a hose without a back flow device.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food shelves in kitchen.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food storage racks. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces in walk in cooler stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor in kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing filter over grill area.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unnecessary equipment (slicers) stored in kitchen.
Basic/33-31-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee will hang mop to dry properly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch apron with gloved hands and proceeded to engage in touching food.
High priority/12A-28-4
Employee washed hands with Gloves on. Observed employee not remove gloves to wash hands. Manager was able to intervene. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
High priority/12A-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 12 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Raw fish (51F - Cold Holding). Employee placed in cooler at 11am. Employee placed ice on fish in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without any proof of employee food training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food storage rack. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of sauces in walk in cooler stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over grill area.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor near register.
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 cutting ready to eat beef without gloves. Employee washed hands properly and placed gloves on.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee will remove and store properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed flooring throughout kitchen not smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pork stored on floor in prep area. Employee stated pork is in water to thaw from am. Inspector explained the proper thawing and storage. Employee removed and stored bucket in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap in hood filters above cooking equipment fryers.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to air dry. Employee stored mop properly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 behind splash guard near ice chute.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed flooring throughout kitchen not smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries stored on floor of cook line. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed cases of coke stored on floor in prep area near back door. Manager had employees remove and store properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap in hood filters above cooking equipment.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single service items stored on floor throughout kitchen. Manager will have employee move and store single service items properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old slicer in back prep area with items stored on top of slicer.
Basic/33-31-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to air dry. Employee stored mop properly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee near pass through window touched nose and hair and immediately handled plated food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed pan in triple sink, but did not expose pan for seven (7) seconds to sanitize. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. Employee re-washed pan correctly.
High priority/22-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from fryers in kitchen, container of raw fish stored over container of ready to eat sausage. Items moved and stored correctly. In white reach in freezer by triple sink, opened prepped bags of raw chicken stored over sealed bags of ready to eat corn. Items moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near cook line on small cart, cooked pasta 69F. Pasta placed out approximately one (1) hour prior. Pasta moved to reach in cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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/ At beginning of inspection, no certified food manager present with six (6) employees working. Certified manager arrived in middle of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear chemical cleaner stored at front counter. Bottle labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottles on small prep table where chicken is hot held. Bottles moved and stored correctly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee white purse stored on top of napkins at front counter. Purse moved and stored correctly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-11-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap present in hood filters above cooking equipment.
Basic/14-42-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in back prep area near triple sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service lids on floor at front counter. Lids moved and stored correctly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old slicer in back prep area. Manager states has plans to discard.
Basic/33-31-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths on prep table on cook line. Cloths moved and stored correctly.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to fryers.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored next to meat slicer in back room. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at 106F. Manager removed utensils and stored properly.
Basic/10-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to 3 compartment sink. Inspector will provide copy of a handwashing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.