RED'S
414 WALNUT ST, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 904.657.2175
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen, per manager doors where open and closed for less then 30 minutes, manager adjusted cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017048091 | Oct 2, 2017 | Jan 26, 2018 | — |
| 5--2017037885 | Jul 31, 2017 | Aug 30, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over mayonnaise and grapes. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham held above chill line at 46F. Per operator, ham left out for a few minutes to prepare customer orders. Ham placed back in bottom of reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in bar has a strainer in the sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available for hot water sanitizing. Inspector's thermometer used to verify temperature.
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No proof provided that some 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 employee reporting agreement for Belle, hired approximately one month ago. Employee signed form during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches with multiple bracelets.
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. 1 employee came to work and began to open coolers and giving drink to customer without washing hands first.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen, per manager doors where open and closed for less then 30 minutes, manager adjusted cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash station at bar, strainer moved.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Per manager on duty no one has any manager certification.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's bathroom. At hand wash station in kitchen. Operator corrected during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach at corner of bar area near keg coolers roach cleaned up and discarded.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing first page of last inspection.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. At bar area. In storage closet under water heater in back room.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar has strainer with fruit pieces in strainer. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar handwash sink. Operator replaced towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar handwash sink.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in far right bar reach in cooler. Operator discarded roach and cleaned the area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top and sides of microwave in kitchen is soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwash sink in men's restroom and kitchen. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Operator hung both signs during inspection.
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.