NICOLES ON THE RIVER
1101 BLANDING BLVD STE 117-116, Orange Park FL 32065 · 904-251.9977
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
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MAY 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Person in charge removed pan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on three compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured CO2 tanks on floor in front of walk-in freezer.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not stored inverted in corner near kitchen entrance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored at start of dish machine area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to cover electrical socket on wall at end of cook line.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; ceiling tiles stained throughout kitchen area. Walls soiled with grease build up around cook line. Floors soiled under and around fryer station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance and food debris build up on all reach in cooler and walk-in cooler door gaskets.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep table, sliced potatoes (106F - Cooling @ 30 minutes,86F @ 1.15 hours); green beans (131F - Cooling @ 30 minutes, 112F @ 1.15 hours). Products finished cooking and was placed on prep table to cool. According to cooling calculator products are improperly cooling. Operator put products in walk-in freezer to bring temperature down quickly.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On floor next to bag- in- box soda rack, 3 co2 tanks not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above dish machine soiled with dust build up. Also, ceiling vent above bag- in- box soda rack soiled with dust build up.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On table to right when entering kitchen, ice bucket on table not inverted. Operator flipped ice bucket over.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind steam table on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall next to stove behind spice rack soiled with food debris. Also, floor under reach in coolers on cook line soiled. Also, floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease/food debris. Also, floor under reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris/build up. Also, floor in walk-in freezer soiled with food debris.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container under dry storage shelves, container of flour with handle of scoop in product. Operator removed handle from flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled/torn throughout establishment. Also, on both flip top reach in coolers on cook line, rear edge under lid soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in stand up reach in cooler next to ice machine soiled with dust build up.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator had employee put more bleach in bucket and rechecked 50ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On dry storage shelf next to stand up reach in cooler, container of salt not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler on cook line, 6 portions of mahi-mahi thawed in vacuum sealed packaging not removed or cut open before fully thawing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On soda machine by front counter, interior of ice chute has mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back of kitchen between walk-in freezer door and bag- in- box soda rack three CO2 tanks not secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on shelf near ice machine not inverted. Manager flipped ice bucket to store correctly.
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. In reach in cooler on cook line, 6 portions of mahi-mahi thawed in vacuum sealed packaging not removed or cut open before fully thawing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line under fryers floors have build up of grease. Also, floor under ice machine is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top of ice machine and exterior lip has build up of dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line on bottom shelf under steam table, container of oatmeal not labeled. Manager labeled container.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler that was opened yesterday morning did not have date marking. Manager added date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on make line have build up of mold-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash station in kitchen, no paper towels. Manager supplied.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to walk in freezer, one Co2 tank not secure.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers have grease build up. Floor under warmer unit in kitchen has build up.
Food stored on floor. Next to storage rack in kitchen, two cases of cooking oil on ground.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on make line has build up of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of walk in cooler and walk in freezer are soiled. Shelf under flat top grill on make line has build up of grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Stored container of sugar and flour on storage rack in kitchen has no labels.
Jan 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Manager cracked raw shelled eggs, beat eggs in bowl, used eggs for French toast and egg order and immediately handled ready to eat cheese without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector coached manager on proper hand washing procedures.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server placed soiled dishes in dish area, and immediately handled plated food from pass window without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw beef stored with ready to eat onion rings. In walk in freezer, raw bacon stored over ready to eat okra. Items moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Manager cracked raw shelled eggs with gloved hands, and placed bread in raw egg mixture, then handled ready to eat cheese with same gloved hands. Cheese discarded.
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 cook line cheese and egg wash not time marked. In front counter area, cut lettuce and butter not time marked. Items removed from temperature control approximately 2.5 hour prior. Items time marked.
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. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade for slicer on prep table in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand washing sink at front counter. Towels provided.
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. Missing for some employees. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement).
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for some employees working today.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach in cooler across from fryers, cooked chicken breasts prepared yesterday morning not dated. Chicken dated by manager.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working on cook line in kitchen.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood beams in back kitchen area are not sealed. Floor in kitchen area has exposed concrete. Floor in kitchen has missing tile. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back dry storage area. Floor under dish machine in kitchen. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor at front counter. Floor in air handler closet. Wall behind dish machine. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster behind establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in back kitchen area. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of wrapped straws on floor at front counter. Straws moved and stored correctly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter by coffee station near front counter. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter on cook line in kitchen. Both towels moved and stored correctly.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. At front counter in brown cabinets, shelves are unsealed wood.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator draining pot of water in hand wash station on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line, manager corrected during inspection.
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
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temp at hand wash station at bar area in,y reaching 82F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers and flat top grill on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Top section of wall in ware washing area repaired with duct tape.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go straws at front counter on floor, employee corrected during inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area.
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