JACARANDA RESTAURANT
19 E MAIN ST, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-453-2211
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
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MAY 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Two snap traps in cabinet. Operator removed.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a container of croutons on the salad bar not protected, operator moved to under a sneeze guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelf in the kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 2x2 hole in the wall behind food that is stored in dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer near the door.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on pan on the shelf in the kitchen.
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Window seal at triple sink and handwashing sink rotten and no longer easily cleanable
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Jurisdiction 097865 3/22/25, 057118 3/22/25 Operator called State Fire and they will send the most current report.
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of black beans and beef stock dented in dry storage. Chef removed and disposed of voluntarily.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef educated employee.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One found in open box of gloves under sink. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Tested at Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator covered ice and cleaned and sanitized ice bin.
Employee eating cheese in a food preparation or other restricted area. Chef educated employee.
Openings to soda line not sealed leading into area where rodent dropping was found. Operator will seal.
Window seal at triple sink and handwashing sink rotten and no longer easily cleanable
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Jurisdiction 097865 3/22/25, 057118 3/22/25 Operator called State Fire and they will send the most current report.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit fr the wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink in the wait station area. Chef placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pot and pan rack next to the fryers on the cook line soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler boiler reports expired 057118 3/22/25 and 097865 3/22/25.
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area at waitresses station.
Sep 3, 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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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Four rodent droppings in cabinet. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Two snap traps in cabinet. Operator removed.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area at waitresses station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced ham, cut melon and potato salad no date mark: made Sunday per operator.
Floor with hole at soda station and at cabinet.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at sink in kitchen.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plates on buffet not protected. Operator corrected.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger tube stored on top of pork loin. Pork must cook to a minimum of 155F throughout or be discarded.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no readily available handsink for servers to use at wait prep area. If handwashing violations are observed another sink will be required.
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. Observed 3 employees on site with no proof of Responsibility to report illness. Manager had employees read sign and date during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed half the employees had copies of safe staff cards not original cards. Operator was advised that original cards only are accepted as proof of employee food safety training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed large mouthed bottle of tea with glove pulled over top stored in cookline cooler. Manager removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers drop off dirty dishes then wipe hands on dirty rag then pick up clean dishes. Manager redirected to wash hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stereo can stored on top of can of beans at dry storage. Manager moved to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
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. Operator had employees sign and date during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed liquid shortening stored on floor at dry storage room.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in dirty holder at outdoor ice machine.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Strip turned black. Employee remade bucket to correct strength.
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.