NATURAL KITCHEN
1910 WELLS RD #C02D, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.592.7722
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dead roaches/insects on premises. Three dead flying insects in light shield at back exit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Scallions stored in trash bag in walk-in cooler. Operator removed scallions from trash bag.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of thawed raw tuna in vacuum packaging in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand soap stored on rack by back prep handwash sink with and above clean utensils and pans.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front line is blocked by flip top reach in cooler.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Operator replaced towels.
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. Three packages of thawed raw tuna in vacuum packaging in walk-in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of brown rice container.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple items of employee personal food stored with and above food for customers in right flip top reach in cooler on front line. Operator removed personal food from the cooler.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at handwash sink on front line and flooring under the hood system is soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoons in standing water at 74F. Operator removed the water. Also, tongs stored on oven door handle on front line. Operator removed tongs.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield above ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of sugar, flour and rice at back prep area not labeled.
Jan 15, 2026Administrative 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored on rack with clean utensils by triple sink. Operator moved soap to proper storage.
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. No written plan available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front line hand wash sink blocked by reach-in cooler. Operator moved cooler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Spray/squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squirt bottle with green liquid at utility sink. Operator identified contents as soap and labeled squirt bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice machine with black mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in soy sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator removed bowl.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on lobby service counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign in restroom. Operator replaced signage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach-in coolers on front make line are soiled.
Jul 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans of corn with heavy indentations and dents along seams. Manager segregated cans from rest of supply. Also, tapioca held on time as a public health control marked to expire at 3:00. At 3:10, inspector inquired and operator discarded tapioca.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Opened raw tuna stored over radishes and cabbage in walk in cooler. Also, in back reach in freezer, open raw shrimp stored over mangoes. Manager rearranged all above products to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Tapioca held on time as a public health control marked to expire at 3:00. At 3:10, inspector inquired and operator discarded tapioca.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored beside and above clean utensils on storage rack by handwash sink at back utility sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple soda nozzles with debris build up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at utility sink blocked by dolly and has meat thawing in the sink. Operator moved dolly and meat.
Spray/squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squirt bottle with green liquid at the back utility sink is unlabeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate and top interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelving for milk in walk in cooler.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Three cans of corn with heavy indentations and dents along seams. Manager segregated cans from rest of supply.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen and prep areas is soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle, operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer by ice machine and reach in cooler on make line have soiled gaskets. Left hood filters have grease build up.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bag holding kale in walk in cooler. Manager removed kale from trash bag and began using food grade storage bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Case of shell eggs stored over kale and avocados in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged all products to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two large pieces of completely sealed and thawed salmon in packaging that states to remove before thawing in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored on top of cutting device lid on clean small wares storage rack at handwash sink at three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by reach in cooler and box of small wares. Also, bowl in handwash sink by three compartment sink. Employee removed bowl.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towels.
Spray/squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squirt bottle under utility sink at front counter with green liquid is unlabeled. Manager states it is soap and labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three small carbon dioxide tanks unsecured in front of bag in box soda rack.
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. Two large pieces of completely sealed and thawed salmon in packaging that states to remove before thawing in walk in cooler.
Floor/ceiling/vent/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flooring under cooking equipment is soiled. Vent above three compartment sink is dusty.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle laying in ice in ice machine at back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach chest freezer by ice machine, on reach in cooler at front line and on chest freezer across from walk in cooler are soiled. Shaker machine and tea machine at front counter are are soiled on the exteriors. Counters under lobby soda machine and on both sides of stove in kitchen are soiled.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 is utilizing front counter sink as a utility sink for rinsing blender and blender parts between each customer order. Plans reflect this sink to be a handwashing sink. Another hand wash sink is in close proximity. Provided operator instruction on how to submit request to plan review.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid under back prep hand wash sink. Employee identified as bleach and labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment along back wall.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle laying in ice in back ice machine. Employee stored scoop properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter under lobby soda machine is soiled. Counter under shake machine by front sink is soiled. Gaskets on main reach in cooler on make line and on reach in cooler by kitchen hand wash sink are soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Right back exit door's self-closing device is broken.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at front counter tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution on floor at front counter. Operator elevated bucket.
Jan 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple grocery bags with produce(cabbage) in direct contact with the bag in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna in bottom of reach in cooler stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator moved tuna to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut raw tuna in walk in cooler at 44F. Per operator, tuna has been in the cooler since yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Cut raw tuna in walk in cooler at 44F. Per operator, tuna has been in the cooler since yesterday.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counters at back stove area under hoods are soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash by stove. Operator replaced towels.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed two training records with only the employee name and date training completed.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of insects on fly strip below the three compartment sink and in fly light in kitchen. Operator replaced the trap in the light and removed the fly strip and discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above three compartment sink and in front of restrooms are dusty.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of ginger on floor in storage room. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup with no handle used in prepared tea bucket. Operator removed cup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers in kitchen have soiled gaskets. Seals around ice cream cabinet are soiled. Counter under lobby soda machine is soiled.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped forks and spoons in container with handles not stored in the same direction and open. Operator placed plastic utensils in container with handles facing up.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at front counter. Operator elevated bucket from floor.
Sep 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored directly beside stacked single-service cups at front counter. Operator moved 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time markings on tapioca pearls and sushi rice held on time as a public health control. Per operator, both items prepared at 11:30. Operator marked correct time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle for cola has green mold-like substance inside the nozzle. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls and scrub brush in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed all.
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. No proof available. Operator had only two employees employed at this time sign form.
One/Two-compartment/utility sink used for warewashing. Utility sink at front counter used to wash trays for customer food.
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 expired employee training.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insects on fly strip at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded strip.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bucket of vinegar in walk in cooler. Operator removed bowl.
Dead roaches/insects on premises. Three dead flying insects in light shield at back exit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind kitchen cooking equipment is soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator moved scoop to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in only customer restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and operator hung sign during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter beside utility sink at front counter and under soda machine in lobby is soiled. Gaskets on all reach in coolers in kitchen, chicken reach in freezer and reach in freezer by mop sink are soiled.
Silverware/utensils/pans dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee dry tray used for customer food at front counter with a cloth towel.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws for sodas at counter in lobby are unwrapped.
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.