NO-MANCHES
174 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 9045794841
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 20 live ants under shelving along back wall in outside storage building.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026026717 | Feb 2, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $560 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment does not have a three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions (77F - Hot Holding); sautéed peppers (63F - Hot Holding) on shelf below grill. Per employee, both products made 30 minutes prior. Employee voluntarily discarded onions and heated peppers to 174F.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Five employees engaged in food service with no certified manager. Certified food manager arrived 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. Food handler certification expired on 3-29-2025 for Jose M and Antonino J.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water observed between stacked plastic cups at soda machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap with daylight showing at bottom threshold of back exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has grease build up.
Food stored on floor. Case of margarine stored on the floor by steam table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Manager moved tongs to proper storage.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug is missing on dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below flat grill with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers still attached on cut avocados on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out cups and lids stored on the floor in outside storage building.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork being thawed in utility sink with no running water. Employee added running water.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher at prep area is in the recharge zone.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F/47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager, all products have been in the cooler overnight. Also, three live flying insects on oranges in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed pork (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F/47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager, all products have been in the cooler overnight.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come from outside then put on gloves and began to cut meat. Manager coached employee and employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Eight live flying insects found in the following areas; Three live flying insects in dish room. Three live flying insects on oranges in bar area. Two live flying insects at men's restroom door entrance.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Mop bucket and waste water on the ground observed outside back exit. Manager states mop water is disposed of outside.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F/47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager, all products have been in the cooler overnight. Also, three live flying insects on oranges in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed pork (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F/47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager, all products have been in the cooler overnight.
Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from left side of added splitter to mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Per manager, milk opened two days ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both soda guns with slime-like substance. Manager cleaned soda guns during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in handwash sink at front counter. Manager removed towels.
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 training for Danilo.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at front service station. Manager identified contents as window cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior lid and deflector plate on ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to meat being cut. Employee removed beverage.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vent and ceiling in the dish room is soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer in dish room. Also, handles on far left reach in cooler drawers in kitchen have pieces missing creating sharp edges.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
Stored food not covered. Prepared taco shells in kitchen stored uncovered.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed several dirty food inserts with water on the ground outside back door. Employee dumped water from one container on the ground and began to clean the pan. Evidence of sewage in parking lot. Employee coached by manager on proper cleaning area and waste disposal.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested at 0ppm chlorine. Manager made adjustments to machine and retested at 75ppm chlorine.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at dishroom. One live flying insect near grill in kitchen.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed several dirty food inserts with water on the ground outside back door. Employee dumped water from one container on the ground and began to clean the pan. Evidence of sewage in parking lot. Employee coached by manager on proper cleaning area and waste disposal.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (58F/56F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F/47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler. Per manager, all products have been in the same unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (58F/56F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F/47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler. Per manager, all products have been in the same unit overnight. Manager called for service during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from one side of splitter added to mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top reach in cooler has heavy brown/orange staining.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with brown liquid in dishroom. Manager identified as oven cleaner and employee labeled bottle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food particles on kitchen microwave handle. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used on small reach in cooler shelving holding portioned sauces.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water observed between stacked plastic cups at bar soda machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on drawers below flat grill are broken, creating sharp edges. Two hood filters with slats missing. Chest freezer near dishroom has ice build up.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall to left of grill is soiled. Vent above dishwasher is soiled. Fan guards in both walk in coolers have dust/debris.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Chips stored next to kitchen handwash sink with no guard. Manager moved chips.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Right dumpster lid is broken off. Manager has contacted garbage service multiple times for repair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager moved tongs to proper storage.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager has contacted garbage service multiple times for repair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Shelf below flat grill have excessive debris/build up. Blue dish racks have black mold-like substance.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 20 live ants under shelving along back wall in outside storage building.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); house made guacamole (61F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (55F - Cold Holding); chili relleno (51F - Cold Holding); house made salsa (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, all products in same cooler overnight.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of chilies in outside storage building with large dent with sharp edges. Manager removed can from rest of supply.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed; one at kitchen handwash sink and one at soda machine behind front counter.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 20 live ants under shelving along back wall in outside storage building.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 63 rodent droppings observed throughout shelving and on top of canned goods in outside storage building.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); house made guacamole (61F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (55F - Cold Holding); chili relleno (51F - Cold Holding); house made salsa (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Can of chilies in outside storage building with large dent with sharp edges.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); house made guacamole (61F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (55F - Cold Holding); chili relleno (51F - Cold Holding); house made salsa (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, all products in same cooler overnight.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink in bar tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Manager remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top reach in cooler with heavy staining. Can opener has food debris on the blade. Interior of nozzles on right margarita machines are soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in the bar has containers and scrub pads stored in sink. Manager removed all items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's restroom or at kitchen handwash sinks. Manager replenished towels at both sinks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with brown liquid under dish machine. Operator identified as grill cleaner and labeled.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly light and sticky strip hanging from ceiling across from the dish room has accumulation of approximately 20 dead insects in fly light and on sticky strip. Employee removed sticky strip.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line two shelves of small reach in cooler by expo line holding portioned sauces.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above dish machine is soiled. Fan guards in both walk in coolers are soiled. Floor to left of soda machine behind front counter has accumulation of debris.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer, container or rack. Multiple clean utensils and scoops stored in container with debris/food particles on counter beside flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed and cleaned all utensils and placed in clean container.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of chilies in outside storage building with large dent with sharp edges. Manager removed the can from rest of supply.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Both dumpster lids are broken and unable to be closed. Manager has made several calls for repair to disposal company.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Half of back side of enclosure is missing. Wall constructed of concrete block with blocks on the ground at enclosure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed on interior of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen and in small reach in freezer at the bar. One hood filter in middle of system has slats missing creating a gap.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine with unclean surface. Manager moved scoop to a clean container. Ice scoop handle stored in contact with ice in bin behind front counter. Employee moved scoop to proper storage.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light over newly installed shelf with clean pots/pans.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door fronts and gaskets on three-door under counter reach in cooler in the bar has white mold-like substance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet handle on handwash sink by walk in cooler is not working.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink in the bar tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at dish machine. One live flying insect at kitchen prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at prep table has food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment's test strips not registering color change on chlorine test strips. Operator states may have gotten the strips wet and will order new strips today.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in utility sink by dish room. Employee labeled as bleach.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Outside storage shed has slow drip from the roof dripping to interior of shed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above dish machine is dusty. Fan guards in both walk in coolers have debris.
Food stored on floor. Outside storage shed has slow roof leak splashing onto canned jalapeños and cases of oil. Operator had all products moved until repair can be made. Case of beef on the floor in main walk in cooler. Case of oil on floor by kitchen hand wash sink. Operator moved oil to shelf.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Half of the wall at back of garbage enclosure is missing. Constructed of concrete block, blocks of concrete on the ground behind enclosure. Grease container lid is open. Operator closed lid.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease container on dirt/grass to right of concrete pad.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing creating a gap in system. Operator states it was broken.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at main bar. Operator stored ice scoop appropriately.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed all.
Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only. Outside shed storing chemicals, dry goods and single-service items has 5 gallon container about 1/3 full of gasoline. Operator removed gasoline can from shed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Food manager certification for Eliacin C. expired 9/5/2023.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink in the bar tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. See stop sale. Rice in deep stacked pans with lids on prep table at 112F. Per employee, rice prepared at approximately 11:30. Temperature taken at 3:30. Refried beans in deep pan with lid on prep table at 93F. Per employee, beans were made at 12:00. Temperature taken at approximately 3:30.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut lemons stored in drink ice in front bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Opened raw beef stored on top of cases of cheese. Operator moved to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered and allowed to stand for 2 minutes after reheating process complete to allow temperature to equalize throughout product. Observed employee reheating rice for the steam table. Rice was covered but not allowed to stand for 2 minutes before placing rice into service.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed pork in container on grill at 121F. Beef in container on grill at 130F. Grill was not on. Per employee, both products placed on grill at approximately 10:00. Temperature taken by inspector at 3:20. Observed rice in steam well at 122F. Per employee, rice placed in steam well approximately 20 minutes prior. Employee heated rice to 206F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on installed splitter on non-chemical side of splitter.
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 procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 and 5030-204 to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice in deep stacked pans with lids on prep table at 112F. Per employee, rice prepared at approximately 11:30. Temperature taken at 3:30. Refried beans in deep pan with lid on prep table at 93F. Per employee, beans were made at 12:00. Temperature taken at approximately 3:30.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Food manager certification for Eliacin C. expired 9/5/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler in kitchen with staining. Black mold-like substance observed at/around nozzles of margarita machine in bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink at bar.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid on top of dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under three compartment sink in the bar. Base of wall under three compartment sink in the bar is in disrepair.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on shelf above steam table on make line. Operator removed beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed in stacked plastic cups with water between the cups.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor in prep area. Operator moved to shelf. Bucket of cut lettuce on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light trapping device installed over prep table in kitchen by back exit. Another fly light trapping device installed over margarita machine and prep table in the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under flat grill has food debris build up. Left hood filters have grease build up. Under plating around soda nozzles at bar soda machine near entrance is soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets in bar area are soiled. Exterior of reach in cooler in bar is soiled.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Cold water valve on handwash sink in kitchen broken. Floor drain in dish room has standing water and water leaking onto floor. Operator began repairs during inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers stored above cactus leaves and open prepared salsa in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged to proper storage.
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