SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT
9716 HECKSCHER DR, Jacksonville FL 32226 · 9042512449
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 18 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor under ware washing area. Manager killed roach
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023061069 | Aug 21, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
18 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Plated raw fish and raw shrimp over
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppies with corn 56f. On Cook line,placed on ice
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in salsa used as a scooper.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn. On flip top cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoopers for hush puppies in water 83f, water removed
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Personal drinks on cook line cooler, moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven doors, moved
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line, moved
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Servers are coming in kitchen no handwashing Garbo g gloves and making salads
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Personal drinks on cook line cooler, moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven doors, moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in back prep area
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook on line used cloth towel to dry hands
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher went from soiled dishes to dealing with clean dishes no Handwash
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster over pickle juice in walk in outside cooler. Moved to store correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cinnamon butter 1-28 2 qts
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20pc of individually wrapped salmon thawed in vacuum sealed packages Cinnamon butter 1-28 2 qts
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw Red fish 50f in reach in flip top cooler in a double metal pan. Manager placed in bottom of flip to cooler to bring down to temperature. Hush puppies at 66f on line, manager placed on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 124f in warmer in rear prep area. Moved to reheat on stove
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon if milk in cooler on line Gallon of milk in glass cooler near salad station Not sure when milks where opened
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment only has tags from February and October
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Handsink at server station used as a dump sink - handsink at bar used as dump sink filled with ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at all handsinks in kitchen, prep person provided paper towels for all sinks
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cook on line Richy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of cooked beef, per manager he made it Tuesday.
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. 20 salmon thawed in vacuum seal
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct used to repair lid of sugar container
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Personal drink plastic cup filled with orange substance stored over line cooler. -Personal drink stored over clean dish rack in dish area. Drinks discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal eye glasses and personal jacket stored on clean dish rack. Items moved
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Chef on line wearing watch while cooking.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. dumpster
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall Behind mop sink
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scooper for hush puppies in water 75f, manager discarded water
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink outside at server station
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean pans old labels
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Coleslaw cooler standing water Outside walk in cooler standing water on floor(lobster cooler)
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in waitstation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink lemon and ice removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal open drink n side of flip top cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no hair restraint( fryer side)
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. High temperature machine
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Provided food storage chart
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47f cooked shrimp 45f cut cabbage 45f salsa 46f
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Personal drinks stored on flip top cooler, dessert cooler - personal drinks stored on the side of 3 door flip top cooler cross from fryers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing back prep area across from dish area Handsink on end of cook line Between coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 4 drawer cooler under grill gaskets soiled with food debris
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee making burgers used ungloved hand to handle toasted buns on cook line.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Provided food storage chart
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 salmon packages in drawer cooler thawed and not released from vacuum seal.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47f cooked shrimp 45f cut cabbage 45f salsa 46f
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container with water stored inside in handsink in beck prep area across from dish area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -4oz cup used as scooper for milk wash in reach in cooler next to calamari in 3 door cooler
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. 10 salmon packages in drawer cooler thawed and not released from vacuum seal.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Personal drinks stored on flip top cooler, dessert cooler - personal drinks stored on the side of 3 door flip top cooler cross from fryers
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Server grabbed bacon and ate while waiting on plates to be done
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on line no hair restraints
Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in. Pink vape stores over cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven doors
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs for salad, handle laying inside salad mix
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing back prep area across from dish area Handsink on end of cook line Between coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 4 drawer cooler under grill gaskets soiled with food debris
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass sliding cooler raw fish over cooked shrimp In glass cooler are beef over loaded potatoes Moved to store correctly
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to pour remaining liquid of seafood pan. Used to rinse cloth
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, wild rice and black beans cooked previous morning no dates
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. Tuna in walk in cooler thawed in vacuum seal
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear containers and lids cracked and broken
Food stored on floor. Case of swai on floor of walk in cooler, moved to shelf
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near cook line
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo made 7-8 stored over night 48-65f in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans of raw fish in walk in cooler stored over cooked beef, Raw fish stored over seafood salad in glass door cooler in kitchen, moved
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gumbo made 7-8 stored over night 48-65f in walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with orange cleaner inside stored over prep area near walk in, and spray bottles stored next to slicer near walk in coolers. Manager moved
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam and oysters
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Case of oysters in walk in cooler no tag, tag placed in container before box has been emptied. Explained to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled (near slicer) Soda gun at bar area soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal yeti cup stored on back prep area, moved
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing watch, watch removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawer coolers soiled
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over cooked foods. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: outside.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket on rack by utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by Dish Machine line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain at Dish Machine slow draining. Per Person In Charge : plumbing company on call.
Aug 23, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 live flying insects in outdoor server station Approximately 50 live flying insects in outdoor bar by beer coolers Approximately 4 live flying insects in indoor bar Approximately 25 live flying insects in sever station by kitchen entrance Approximately 10 live flying insects in soda storage room in kitchen
Aug 22, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 live flying insects in outdoor server station Approximately 50 live flying insects in outdoor bar by beer coolers Approximately 4 live flying insects in indoor bar Approximately 25 live flying insects in sever station by kitchen entrance Approximately 10 live flying insects in soda storage room in kitchen
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 27 rodent droppings found in tiki bar 20 rodent droppings found behind dry storage cooler in outdoor server area 4 rodent droppings found behind outdoor server hand wash sink 11 rodent droppings found in outdoor bar 9 rodent droppings found in soda storage room in kitchen 22 rodent droppings found on top of the dish machine 4 rodent droppings found on prep table next to the two compartment sink 9 rodent droppings found in dry storage room located at then end of the cook line 8 rodent droppings found in mop sink area 15 rodent droppings found in secondary food storage room near the mop sink
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach found in side food storage room near mop sink area.
Aug 21, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 live flying insects in outdoor server station Approximately 50 live flying insects in outdoor bar by beer coolers Approximately 4 live flying insects in indoor bar Approximately 25 live flying insects in sever station by kitchen entrance Approximately 10 live flying insects in soda storage room in kitchen
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 27 rodent droppings found in tiki bar 20 rodent droppings found behind dry storage cooler in outdoor server area 4 rodent droppings found behind outdoor server hand wash sink 11 rodent droppings found in outdoor bar 9 rodent droppings found in soda storage room in kitchen 22 rodent droppings found on top of the dish machine 4 rodent droppings found on prep table next to the two compartment sink 9 rodent droppings found in dry storage room located at then end of the cook line 8 rodent droppings found in mop sink area 15 rodent droppings found in secondary food storage room near the mop sink
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach found in side food storage room near mop sink area.
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Wild rice (47-48F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan covered with lid with condos under lid and stored overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 total live flying insects in establishment in following areas: One live flying insect on cook line on make table on wipe towel One live flying insect at ware washing area One live flying insect near walk in cooler Two live flying insects near kitchen back door Four live flying insects in dining area table
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Wild rice (47-48F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan covered with lid with condos under lid and stored overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued
Aug 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Wild rice (47-48F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan covered with lid with condos under lid and stored overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 total live flying insects in establishment in following areas: One live flying insect on cook line on make table on wipe towel One live flying insect at ware washing area One live flying insect near walk in cooler Two live flying insects near kitchen back door Four live flying insects in dining area table
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor under ware washing area. Manager killed roach
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Wild rice (47-48F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan covered with lid with condos under lid and stored overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over clean kitchen utensils on wall near three compartment sink area
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Wild rice (47-48F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan covered with lid with condos under lid and stored overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 total live flying insects in establishment in following areas: One live flying insect on cook line on make table on wipe towel One live flying insect at ware washing area One live flying insect near walk in cooler Two live flying insects near kitchen back door Four live flying insects in dining area table
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen beef patties stored over uncovered cooling hush puppies in single door glass reach in upright freezer on cook line. Moved by manager.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor under ware washing area. Manager killed roach
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Wild rice (47-48F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan covered with lid with condos under lid and stored overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Wild rice (47-48F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan covered with lid with condos under lid and stored overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers undercooked burgers and has no consumer advisory on menu or in establishment. Provided consumer advisory sign and operator posted.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two employees training certificates not original and are from copy
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored next to seasons on dry season racks. Moved by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer equipment on cook line In walk in cooler inside building and in metal storage shed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Seafood breading container with crack lid on cook line
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in outside walk in freezer
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over clean kitchen utensils on wall near three compartment sink area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sinks in kitchen and in men's restroom. Manager printed sign and posted
Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area. Employee closed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of raw seafood make table reach in cooler is soiled on cook line
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.