ORANGE BLOSSOMS
14329 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904 465 5280
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near back of kitchen close to exit door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020055612 | Oct 6, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made Icing in stand alone cooler dated 2-11-2026 and 2-12-2026. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler pancake batter (Sunday cake) made with buttermilk dated 2-14-2026. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use completely thawed in packaging. See Stop Sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank located outside not adequately secured.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at entrance of kitchen air vents dusty.
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. Observed in walk-in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use completely thawed in packaging. See Stop Sale
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee designated restroom located outside without covered receptacle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee paced hair net on.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed designated employee restroom located outside without employee handwashing sign missing. Inspector will send copy of employee handwashing signs.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Employee shut dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor not sealed.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made Green goddess dressing with buttermilk dated 7-30-2025 See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet on hose Bibb located outside back door without back flow device. Observed 2 hot water tanks with threaded hose Bibbs without back flow devices.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen soiled and ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. Employee removed watch.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Employee closed dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of single service lids stored on floor of bar area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sausage sitting in tub of water to thaw. Employee turned water on frozen sausage.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor not sealed.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made garlic mayo dated 1-29-2025, House made ranch dressing dated 1-31-2025, Vegan chicken dated 1-15-2025,Green goddess made with buttermilk dated 1-29-2025. See stop sale.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipment on cook line soiled.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light at bottom shining from outside at exit door of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gasket at the end of cook line soiled. Employee stated they are in process of changing all gaskets.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in concrete cooler floor not sealed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near back of kitchen close to exit door.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 exterior hose bibs outside of building without back flow devices.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand sink next to dish machine to fill water pitcher. Spoke to employee regarding hand sink that it is only used for hand washing only.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks outside back door not adequately secured.
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. Observed fish in walk in cooler bearing a label to remain frozen and not removed from packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to dish machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch and bracelet. Employee did remove watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn on reach in cooler next to steam station on cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of side back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor in outside storage area. Manager stated that most items were from over row from large event and would be disposed of.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single service items in outside storage stored on floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk cooler concrete floor not sealed.
Jan 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can on shelf of pumpkin. See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked shaved cut beef dated 1-10-2024 in walk in cooler. See stop sale
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed shelf holding cutting boards not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents on cook line dusty.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters soiled over grill area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single-service articles in storage unit outside of kitchen on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler.
Jul 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook fixing his eye glasses and then continued to prepared food without washing his hands and changing his gloves. After reviewing with cook he washed his hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Batters, raw shell eggs, and whipped butter under time control not discarded at the end of the 4 hours. Food is time from 7am-11am. It's now 11:15am and food has not being discarded. After reviewing with manager he discarded the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausages (70-72F) stored on ice at the beginning of the cook line. Cook stated sausages were taking out of the cooler and placed on ice two hours ago. Cook moved sausage to the walk in cooler. American cheese (51F); cheddar cheese (50F); Swiss cheese (46-52F); raw fish (45-53F) stored on the top part of the small reach in cooler in egg station. Food is over stacked and cook stated cooler lip was left opened for a while. Cook stated food was restocked from the walk in cooler approximately two hours ago. Cook moved food to the walk in cooler.
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook continuously failed to wash his hands after handling raw fish and before switching his gloves. Observed cook multiple times handling raw fish then changing his gloves and then handling cooked food, cleaned plates and plated food without washing his hands. Reviewed hand wash procedures with manager and cook
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook fixing his eye glasses and then continued to prepared food without washing his hands and changing his gloves. After reviewing with cook he washed his hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Batters, raw shell eggs, and whipped butter under time control not discarded at the end of the 4 hours. Food is time from 7am-11am. It's now 11:15am and food has not being discarded. After reviewing with manager he discarded the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausages (70-72F) stored on ice at the beginning of the cook line. Cook stated sausages were taking out of the cooler and placed on ice two hours ago. Cook moved sausage to the walk in cooler. American cheese (51F); cheddar cheese (50F); Swiss cheese (46-52F); raw fish (45-53F) stored on the top part of the small reach in cooler in egg station. Food is over stacked and cook stated cooler lip was left opened for a while. Cook stated food was restocked from the walk in cooler approximately two hours ago. Cook moved food to the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Batters, raw shell eggs, and whipped butter under time control not discarded at the end of the 4 hours. Food is time from 7am-11am. It's now 11:15am and food has not being discarded. After reviewing with manager he discarded the food. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing a yellow solution not labeled in warewashing area. Manager stated yellow solution was sanitizer. Manager labeled bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks with no hair restraints while cooking and preparing food on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler has unsealed concrete floors.
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.