SKY-D'S PLACE
1706 MADISON ST, Lawtey FL 32058 · 904-782-1015
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cook line drawer reach in cooler, raw ground beef over raw shrimp. Operator rearranged storage levels.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018057203 | Sep 28, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine dish machine at 0ppm, operator primed machine to 50ppm and called for service.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cook line drawer reach in cooler, raw ground beef over raw shrimp. Operator rearranged storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food residue staining on flip top reach in cooler cutting board.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In standup reach in cooler, jambalaya on its last day of shelf life with no product date marking. Per operator likely going to discard.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in top shelf over reach in cooler, operator relocated the employee drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board. Operator relocated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on compressor of walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink, raw fish thawing in standing water at ambient air temperature. Operator turned on cold running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container missing product labeling. Operator labeled.
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine dish machine at 0ppm at time of inspection, operator replaced empty sanitizer bucket and primed to a 200ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the standup warming cabinet on the cook line, rice (104F - Hot Holding); baked potato (98F - Hot Holding); cheese grits (103F - Hot Holding); queso (89F - Hot Holding); cooked noodle (78F - Hot Holding). Cabinet setting not set to correct temperature, operator removed and discarded all time/temperature control food for safety product and set temperature control to correct setting.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the standup warming cabinet on the cook line, rice (104F - Hot Holding); baked potato (98F - Hot Holding); cheese grits (103F - Hot Holding); queso (89F - Hot Holding); cooked noodle (78F - Hot Holding). Cabinet setting not set to correct temperature, operator removed and discarded all time/temperature control food for safety product and set temperature control to correct setting.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on blade of can opener attached to prep table. Operator removed to clean.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser at cook line hand wash sink has sanitizer connected. Operator removed and replaced with soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used a scoop in cooked rice container. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage with open lid on shelf over flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over dish machine and in storage room clean containers stacked while wet.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to breading station. Operator relocated.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present for dish machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal bowls at pass through not inverted. Operator inverted.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster stored on grass.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink missing vacuum breaker for smaller black hose after splitter. Back flow installed over splitter. Operator attempted to switch the location.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection one food manager certificate expired in June of 2024. Operator states will have be getting food handler training certificate with new hired employees.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has debris build up above the blade. Operator removed to clean.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At time of inspection, time as public health control procedures not filled out for salad bar, held on time as public health control. Discussed and filled out procedures with operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of tea dispenser, employee relocated the beverage.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the cook line working with food without a beard guard.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler in exterior shed has cracks with exposed insulation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in standup reach in cooler in exterior shed area. Operator placed ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line with grease forming between the filter slats. Per operator cleaning scheduled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary at time of inspection mixed with soap and water and stored on prep table. Employee emptied and remixed sanitizer and placed on bottom shelf of prep table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket in back hallway area.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items on salad bar: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed on salad bar at 11:00 am. Manager voluntarily discarded items. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers: cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F, pepper jack cheese (40F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (41F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (40F - Cold Holding).
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Potato salad in reach-in cooler not cooling at a sufficient rate: potato salad (2 hours 30 minutes) (68F - Cooling); potato salad (3 hours) (64F - Cooling). Manager had employee remove lid and place item in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach water stored in dining room closet.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table across from three compartment sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese ladle stored in container of water on prep table next to cook line, 85F.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer in corner of kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana pudding in front counter reach-in cooler.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash sink in kitchen and in restroom, person in charge provided.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Dumpster with rust on bottom visible holes. Person in charge states new one is on order.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on single door reach in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in container unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
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.