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SALOON 17

3297 HWY 17, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 904-531-9595

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats143
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2001467
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 24
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Five live flying insects under triple sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 30, 2026Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink and mop sink. No hot water available. Owner states needs new hot water tank and is expected to be installed in the next few days.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Mar 30, 2026 · No change. Time Extended
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Five live flying insects under triple sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese in reach-in cooler at 51F. Cheese has been in same unit overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Cheese in reach-in cooler at 51F. Cheese has been in same unit overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink and mop sink. No hot water available. Owner states needs new hot water tank and is expected to be installed in the next few days.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Last well report not available.
Intermediate/27-02-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Case of bag in box sodas on floor in front of soda rack. Sodas moved from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Left shared dumpster lid is open.
Basic/33-16-4
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside bar, threaded faucet with splitter and attached hose is missing a vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun to right of handwash sink at bar has slime-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for the three compartment sink. Available test strips measure chlorine for pools/spas.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Repeat Violation
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well report not available.
Intermediate/27-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small carbon dioxide tank by bag in box soda rack and at air fryer are unsecured.
Basic/51-11-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle not present in women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Food stored on floor. Two cases of bag in box soda stored on the floor at bag in box soda rack. Also, case of bottled water stored on the floor at back storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash and boxes overflowing from container stored at side exit door.
Basic/33-09-4
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for establishment per owner.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Per person in charge, manager completing manager certification this week, class/testing has been assigned. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 11, 2024 · Person in charge spoke with operator who states the manager certification is still in need of being completed. Operator stated through person in charge testing was being done at the time of the callback inspection. Admin Complaint
Dec 12, 2023Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for establishment per owner.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Per person in charge, manager completing manager certification this week, class/testing has been assigned. Time Extended
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has chlorine test strips. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for establishment per owner.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training available.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open.
Basic/33-16-4

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.