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OXFORD DOWNS

17996 S US HIGHWAY 301, Summerfield FL 34491 · 352-347.2273

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats225
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5202979
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2023
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese 95F, unable to determine when was pulled out of refrigeration to reheated.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line at room temperature, liquid eggs 55F, eggs left out approximately 30 minutes, employee moved to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 95F, unable to determine when was pulled out of refrigeration to reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes stored with plastic knife and crackers, employee moved. Also at the bar area spray bottle with sanitizer solution stored between tea pitchers, Employee moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no back flow preventer installed at the non chemical side of the splitter.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to filled container with water.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. For one onsite male employee
Intermediate/53B-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the tiki bar, Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At the bar area, employee personal food stored in a to go container stored on top of fruits, employee moved.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. At the tiki bar, soda bags on floor, Employee moved off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of lemons, limes and oranges stored above portioned cups of dressing and cooked chicken wings, Employee moved.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Call 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/. Hallway between kitchen area and mop sink room used as a prep room, no handwash sink in hallway. Traffic limit only to kitchen staff and servers. Also room near liquor room used to stored single service, on plans room listed as staff entry. Also outdoor bar area missing vinyl ceiling above bar.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Plans for hallways don't match, also no Handwash sink installed on this area. Manager agree to submit a detailed plan showing all equipment new and existing properly labeled and identified for the hallway prep area. Time Extended
Oct 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area, Italian sausage date marked 10/08/25.
High priority/01B-24-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer container (tablets) stored above soda machine and ice bin at the server station, manage moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the outdoor bar area, dairy products no date marked, Manager voluntarily discarded.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the outdoor bar area soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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/. Hallway between kitchen area and mop sink room used as a prep room, no handwash sink in hallway. Traffic limit only to kitchen staff and servers. Also room near liquor room used to stored single service, on plans room listed as staff entry. Also outdoor bar area missing vinyl ceiling above bar.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the ice machine room.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the cook line, bowl no handle inside cooked yellow rice, manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean linens stored on floor. In front of mop sink, Manager moved off the floor
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored on top of microwave located at the new prep area (hallway). Manager moved the drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, cases of chicken wings and onion rings, manager moved off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At the cook line, rice scoop handle indirect contact with rice(cooked rice), manager removed.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, shelves soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the server/ new prep area, appear plates above mixer machine not inverted, manager inverted.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, portion bags with pork 49F, bags stored above filling line, bags moved from cooler less than 2 hrs ago, manager placed bags in freezer to drop temperature down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the outdoor bar area, Sanitizer powder packets stored on top of soda bags, Manager moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the outdoor bar area, employee drinks on dry mat, Manager moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers stored wet.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. At the dry storage area, box of cookies on floor, also at the bar area, case of bottle of waters on floor, Manager moved all.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, gumbo date marked 11/11/24 and Alfredo sauce date marked 11/12/24.
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, milk no date marked, Manager voluntarily discarded.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the cook line, container inside sink, Manager moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above condiments, employee moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Male employee working at the cook line.
Basic/12B-09-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelves above condiments, employee moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the dry storage area, case of cups on floor, also at the mop sink room, cups on floor Manager moved off the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted, employee inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above dressing containers and milk gallons, Manager moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler observed gumbo date marked 03/20/2024.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line; : turkey 45F, ham 46F, cheese 47F, corned beef 47F, Manager moved all items to freezer to dropped temperatures, after 30 minutes, temperature dropped to 42-43F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the outdoor bar area, cups inside sink, Manager moved.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the small bar area, cups on floor, employee moved.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At the server station, Manager moved off the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the small bar area, container with white substance not labeled, Manager voluntarily discarded.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2023
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the storage room, ham 47F and sour cream 46F, Manager moved all to freezer, Per employee cooler lid left opened.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the outdoor bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use Containers with old labels
Basic/16-46-4

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.