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1521 CR 220, Fleming Island FL 32003 · 904-269-6900
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 17 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024070600 | Sep 10, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen and expo area have dust.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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. Per operator, missing six proof of employee training.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at bar service station at baseboard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two dishracks in bar area have black mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three booth walls in dining room had small black mold-like substance. Operator cleaned all during inspection.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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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. Per manager, missing 13 proof of employee training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in tater tots in reach in freezer. Manager removed bowl.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment and corners in bar area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Small leak under pre-rinse area in dishroom. Manager states a work order is already created.
Stored food not covered. Potatoes on speed rack in kitchen with no covering. Manager added a sheet pan to the top.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in potato tots. Operator removed bowl.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on stacked pans on shelf.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer is soiled. Dust on ceiling above cooks line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole/damage to swinging door to kitchen. Multiple holes/damage to bottom of wall on outside wall near dumpster area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on gaskets on bar two door cooler. Hood filters have grease build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple stacked pans with old labels still on pans.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by walk in cooler in recharge zone.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Hole in or other damage to wall/door. Swing exit door from kitchen has middle of door in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven has grease/food debris build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior front of hood system has grease build up. Two rails in back of steam table area has food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on window sill in dining room by bar. One dead roach behind door to dry storage.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on window sill in dining room by bar. One dead roach behind door to dry storage.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on window sill in dining room by bar. One dead roach behind door to dry storage.
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 42 live roaches; Approximately 30 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches to left of utility sink in prep area Approximately 6 live roaches under reach in cooler at prep area 1 live roach to right of flat grill in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on window sill in dining room by bar. One dead roach behind door to dry storage.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect near walk in cooler door.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork chop (49F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); corn (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee and/or manager, all products have been in the unit overnight or brought from walk in cooler at approximately 10:30am. Temperatures taken at 3:47pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork chop (49F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); corn (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee and/or manager, all products have been in the unit overnight or brought from walk in cooler at approximately 10:30am. Temperatures taken at 3:47pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interiors of multiple nozzles on both soda machines have debris build up on interiors.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches behind reach in cooler in prep area. Manager removed and discarded dead roaches.
Hole in or other damage to wall/door. Swing door that exits from the service line is damaged, covered with tape. Exterior bottom of building from right of back exit to around the corner of building has wood rotted with large holes in structure.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer available for far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Stored baked potatoes and bacon crumbles on speed rack in kitchen not covered. Manager added empty sheet pan to top of speed rack to cover.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler have dust/debris.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Operator adjusted machine and retested to 100ppm chlorine. Operator also made service call during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in bar hand wash sink.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed five employee training certificates that are photocopies/screenshots.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple soiled ceiling tiles at middle of cook line. Floor under server line equipment and beside/around ice machine is soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer by the fryers and around walk in freezer door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two left microwaves in kitchen are soiled with food debris. Interior top of toaster oven has grease/debris build up.
Stored food not covered. Cooked bacon on sheet pan on speed rack at front of cook line has no covering. Manager covered bacon.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floors behind cooking equipment against back wall and under dishmachine are soiled. Vent above side table at end of cook line with clean dishes is dusty.
Hole in or other damage to wall/door. Swing door to dining room from kitchen in disrepair. Tape used on part of missing door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surrounding interior of hood system with grease build up and on filters under front section of hoods. Gasket on reach in cooler by fryers is soiled. Middle door gasket on reach in cooler across from fryers is soiled.
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