TUNIS
290 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904-579-4567
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. No cleanup procedures available. Provided 5030a¿¿104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021046822 | Jul 26, 2021 | Apr 7, 2022 | $1,440 |
| 5--2017028812 | Jun 13, 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet with attached hose.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on drink and dressing reach-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in unisex restroom and walk-in freezer is soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp being thawed in sink with no running water. Manager turned on water.
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Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by drive thru window is in the recharge zone.
Aug 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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. Open raw beef patties stored above hush puppies in stand up reach in freezer. Manager rearranged products to proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet at mop sink with attached hose.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints or beard guards for two cooks in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in stand up reach in freezer by walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on handwash sink by fryers is inoperable.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher at drive-through is in the recharge zone.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open raw beef patties stored above hush puppy in reach in freezer.
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. No cleanup procedures available. Provided 5030a¿¿104.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine bleach for sanitizer. No test strips available for chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom. Operator replenished towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available. Employee went and purchased chlorine bleach during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three small CO2 tanks unsecured at bag in box soda rack.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf at dry storage.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle available in unisex restroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for two employees preparing food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of fish in walk in freezer stored on wire rack that is flush with the flooring.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up on the floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle. Operator moved tongs to proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler in kitchen and walk-in cooler door are soiled.
Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of raw shrimp walk-in cooler are stored uncovered.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate probe thermometer.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator states used supply of chlorine bleach at closing last night. Operator purchased bleach during inspection and it is available in the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condiment and napkin holder at drive thru has debris in container.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in walk in cooler has debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of seasoning flour at prep area not labeled.
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee place raw meat on flat grill with gloved hands then handled clean utensils/spatulas without washing hands and changing gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed two large containers of wings under prep table in kitchen. Temperatures at 54F and 53F. Per operator, wings prepared at approximately 10:30 a.m. Inspector took temperature at 2:40p.m.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed two large containers of wings under prep table in kitchen. Temperatures at 54F and 53F. Per operator, wings prepared at approximately 10:30 a.m. Inspector took temperature at 2:40p.m.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and hat on shelving above main kitchen prep table. Employee moved to proper storage.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chicken wings held in original raw chicken case after cooking.
Jan 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swai in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler at 45F. Per operator, swai placed in cooler from walk in cooler at 8:00. Temperature taken at approximately 2:00. Also, cooked wings in two tubs under prep shelf in kitchen held at room temperature at 54F and 50F. Per operator, wings cooked at approximately 9:30. Temperature taken at approximately 2:00.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Swai in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler at 45F. Per operator, swai placed in cooler from walk in cooler at 8:00. Temperature taken at approximately 2:00. Also, cooked wings in two tubs under prep shelf in kitchen held at room temperature at 54F and 50F. Per operator, wings cooked at approximately 9:30. Temperature taken at approximately 2:00. Discussed with operator holding wings on time controls. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-100 and DBPR Form HR 5022-090.
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. None available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator.
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. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Outside unisex restroom door is in disrepair at the bottom of the door.
Bathroom facility not clean. Outside unisex restroom in need of overall cleaning.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelving in dry storage.
Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile in outside unisex restroom missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent and wall at second drive thru area is soiled. Floor under fryers has grease and debris build up. Fan guards in walk in cooler are dusty.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and bags stored on top of clean linens and flour in dry storage. Operator moved all to appropriate storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on stand up reach in cooler and on middle door of reach in cooler. Duct tape used to repair torn gasket on reach in cooler.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease container lid in garbage enclosure is open.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoop in flour bin laying in product. Operator moved to proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condiment holders at second drive thru has debris. Hood filters in middle of hoods have grease build up. Gasket on walk in cooler is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw chicken box used to store cooked wings.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust. Rust present on shelving for clean dishes above the three compartment sink.
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate19 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp in three compartment sink at 67F. Employee states has been out of the freezer for approximately thirty minutes. Employee moved shrimp to walk in freezer. Also, observed calamari (46F - Cold Holding); whitefish (46F - Cold Holding); whitefish (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F/48F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding)-ambient in walk in cooler. Ambient air temperature of walk in cooler 48F. Per operator, all items have been in walk in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Also, shrimp at prep area observed at 59F. Per employee, shrimp removed from freezer approximately 1.75 hours prior. Employee moved shrimp to freezer. Also, observed scallops (48F - Cold Holding); whitefish (46F - Cold Holding);; coleslaw (57F - Hot Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, all products in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
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. No procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by fryers has chemical cleaner bottle, employee beverage and a steel scrub pad in the sink. Employee removed all.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in outside unisex restroom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None provided at hand wash sink by fryers
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. One employee missing proof of food handler training.
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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by fryers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Bathroom facility not clean. Exterior unisex restroom in need of cleaning.
Ceiling tile missing. In unisex outside restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in outside unisex restroom is dusty. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen and prep areas. Floors in walk in cooler and walk in freezer have accumulation of debris. Floor behind grill and fryers soiled. Floor under three compartment sink soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Absent in outside unisex restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cutting board of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on right door of reach in cooler in kitchen is torn.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Bagged and unbagged trash in garbage enclosure.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of old grease on dumpster pad.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in interior of reach in freezer by prep table.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored on rolling cart inside hole on side of cart.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop not stored with handle above product in bucket of sugar on dry storage rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulation of debris. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen are soiled. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Pre-rinse hose at three compartment sink has accumulation of debris at handle.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler for beverages at drive thru leaking water into bottom of unit.
Stored food not covered. Multiple seafood products in walk in cooler on small shelf not covered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in walk in cooler is dusty.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple walk in cooler shelving rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple buckets that state mayonnaise on the label contain various dry goods/seasonings not labeled.
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.