MAGIC FLAVOR
1600 IDLEWILD AVE, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 904-863-3166
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three dead roaches on sticky trap in air handler room. Employee removed sticky trap.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag in direct contact with raw bacon. Operator removed raw bacon from grocery bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open raw bacon stored over open case of potatoes in far left reach-in freezer. Operator rearranged products to proper storage. Also, open raw beef stored on top of fries in chest reach-in freezer in the kitchen. Operator moved raw beef to another freezer.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three dead roaches on sticky trap in air handler room. Employee removed sticky trap.
Food stored on floor. Sesame paste stored on the floor at dry storage rack. Operator moved sesame paste to shelving.
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Open dumpster lid. Left lid on shared dumpster is open.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage stored in the left reach-in cooler above customer food. Operator removed beverage from cooler.
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open raw beef patties stored over cooked gyro meat in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (49F - Cold Holding) in cold holding unit on the front service line. Per operator, all products placed in unit one hour prior. All products moved to reach in freezer to quickly chill and approximately 15 minutes later all products between 37F-42F.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for George.
No proof provided that some 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 reporting agreement for Roman.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with purple with clear liquid at front counter. Employee identified contents as sanitizer and labeled.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Inspector provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on shared dumpster.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side kitchen door is not self-closing.
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Establishment has three employees total. One hired within last two weeks. The other two hired over 60 days with no proof of training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on shelf by three compartment sink. Operator labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in front of hand wash sink at back prep is unsecured.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster located to left of concrete pad at back of establishment on ground/grass/dirt.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on back prep table.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket in kitchen under toaster tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Employee remade both solutions to 300ppm quaternary ammonium.
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. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-104 with operator.
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. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloths observed under cutting boards on flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two open employee beverages in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to proper storage.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored above ready to eat cut jalapeños and ready to eat strawberries. Operator moved mushrooms to proper storage.
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.