MILLER PRODUCE COUNTRY KITCHEN
7303 N PEARL ST, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904-553-3741
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023042375 | May 2, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects in back kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam tables, rice (89F - Hot Holding). Rice placed on steam table 2 hours prior, steam table not turned on. Operator moved to reheat rice above 165f.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. At front counter, knives stored in soiled drawer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on steam table counter. Employee removed cell phone.
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Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at cookline and dish areas have build up. Floor and walls in walk-in cooler soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelves at front counter covered with foil, soiled with seasoning residue/debris.
Nov 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025, Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart next to steam tables, rice (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item just placed out, moved to walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On shelves by cook line; chicken, and pork chops; no time marked. Operator stated items just placed out of temperature control. Operator marked time for all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam tables, mac and cheese (98F - Hot Holding); rice (105F - Hot Holding). Operator moved items to oven to heat above 165f.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door closer disconnected.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage area, purses on shelf with can goods.
Equipment in poor repair. Two microwave interiors have finish chipping/flaking.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floors throughout kitchen including under equipment has soiled/build up. Walk-in cooler floor soiled under shelves. Walls throughout kitchen soiled. Built in shelves soiled.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, two cases of oil on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At pass thru window, interior of microwaves soiled with food residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, sides of equipment have grease build up. In kitchen at pass thru window, shelves soiled. In walk-in cooler, containers used for storage have build up of mold-like substance.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink by cook line slow draining. Operator cleaned debris, still slow draining.
May 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On shelves by cook line; chicken, pork chops, meat loaf; no time marked. Operator stated items just placed out of temperature control. Operator marked time for all items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, green and white cutting boards have black stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at cook line handwash sink and restroom handwash sink. Operator supplied.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate for Kirk expired 1/7/2025.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back prep area, employee drink on prep table.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under equipment has build up. Walk-in cooler floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, one hood filter over fryer has grease build up. At cook line, sides of equipment soiled. In kitchen at pass thru window, lower shelves soiled. In walk-in cooler, crates used for storage have build up of mold-like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, open case of plastic cutlery kits stored on floor. Employee moved.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, bags of commercially processed onions and peppers stored in same pan touching raw pork chops. Also in walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw fish, and raw hamburger stored over raw pork chops. Employee moved all items to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At front counter, mac and cheese on counter with no time marked. Out less than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table, rice (108F - Hot Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bibb on north side of building missing backflow preventer. Operator put vacuum breaker on hose bibb.
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade has rusting.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler under shelves, soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In walk-in cooler, ice in cooler has scoop handle touching ice. Employee moved scoop.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee not able to locate. Owner arrived and provided inspection report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and sides of cooking equipment. Shelves in small storage area by walk in cooler. Shelves in walk in cooler. Shelves and cabinets by front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, open case of plastic cutlery kits stored on floor. Employee moved.
May 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bibb on north side of building missing backflow preventer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, milk opened 6 days prior per operator, not dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards have stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at restroom handwash sink. Operator supplied.
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. One employee present, handles cash only, no proof of employee responsibilities. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103.
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade has rusting. In back kitchen area, pressed wood table has side molding separating leaving table not easily cleanable/non absorbent.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and sides of cooking equipment. Shelves in small storage area by walk in cooler. Shelves in walk in cooler. Shelves and cabinets by front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, open case of plastic cutlery kits stored on floor. Operator moved.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and walk in cooler.
Nov 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment has added small area on back of establishment where food and supplies are stored. Operator states she has consultant handling plans for area and called consultant during inspection.
Oct 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment has added small area on back of establishment where food and supplies are stored. Operator states she has consultant handling plans for area and called consultant during inspection.
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment has added small area on back of establishment where food and supplies are stored. Operator states she has consultant handling plans for area and called consultant during inspection.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on north side of building. Operator states she has breaker and will place on.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler thermometer is not operating. Operator placed thermometer inside walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by cook line. Towels provided.
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/. Establishment has added small area on back of establishment where food and supplies are stored. Operator states she has consultant handling plans for area and called consultant during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door for employee restroom in kitchen does not self close. Operator attached spring for door.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor by walk in cooler. Dead roach discarded.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler. Food segregated and identified.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen working today. Hat provided.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in small storage area by walk in cooler. Floor under triple sink. Floor in employee restroom. Wall around triple sink. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor by cook line. Case of beans on floor near steam table. Items moved and stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by cook line. Inspector emailed sign to operator and operator put sign up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and sides of cooking equipment. Shelves in small storage area by walk in cooler. Shelves in walk in cooler. Shelves and cabinets by front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under sink in employee restroom is not connected.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in red mop bucket with soiled water in employee restroom.
Jul 6, 2023□ 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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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/. Establishment added on back room to existing building without submitting plans.
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.