WOODY'S
1301 N ORANGE AVE STE 103, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 9043435805
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Outside back door under and around smoker there is an excessive amount of grease on the ground.
★ 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--2023070218 | Oct 4, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of disinfectant stored with sauces and canned foods on rack by microwave. Employee moved chemical to proper storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar and brown sugar. Manager removed bowls.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two bags with employee food and beverage stored with customer food in cooler across from dishmachine. Manager removed employee food and beverage from cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around fryers is soiled.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 via email to manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple miscellaneous items stored outside back exit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Chemical container is empty. Employee made phone call to obtain more product.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open case of steaks stored on top of cornbread in reach in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of training available for two out of ten employees needing training. Also, certification expired on 6/1/2025 for Selina D.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash cycle reaches a maximum of 99F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back right and interior lid with black mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in far left corner of kitchen. Employee removed and discarded dead roach.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Door knob missing from back exit door leaving a large hole open to the outside.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in the bottoms of the beer cooler in the bar and the fliptop reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive equipment/furniture stored out back exit.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chop in ice on cart by grill at 50F. Per employee, pork chops placed out at 11:00. Temperature taken at 1:20. Pork placed in reach in freezer and approximately 15 minutes later temperature at 39F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back exit on threaded faucet with attached hose, vacuum breaker is missing.
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. No reporting agreement for Carissa. Manager had employee sign agreement during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing at threshold between service station and expo area.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers and wall above expo window and kitchen entrance on cook side is soiled.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light on wall over service station flip top reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep area is soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive unused equipment, storage racks stored outside back exit.
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 56F. Cook states has been in the cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Ribs at 54F in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook states placed in unit from walk in cooler 1.5 hours prior. Ribs moved to stand up reach in cooler. Corn on the cob on flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 49F. Cook states corn placed in unit from walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior. Cook moved corn to another cold holding unit. Cheese in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 56F. Cook states has been in the cooler overnight. See stop sale. Raw chicken in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F. Per cook, chicken placed in unit from walk in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Cook moved chicken to stand up reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of detergent/disinfectant stored directly against/beside batter breading and bbq seasoning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top reach in cooler in kitchen with heavy soiling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink between restrooms and in men's restroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides, back and deflector plate of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Interior of reach in freezer by dish machine has debris in the bottom of unit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to men's restroom is not tight fitting with a large gap when door is closed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in container of sugar in service station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above expo window and wall below those vents have dust/debris. Floor under kitchen equipment and under soda machine is soiled. Vent and wall below in women's restroom to right interior. Left wall at steam table area is soiled.
High grass/weeds surrounding building. Very tall grass/weeds out back exit to left of back door and around storage shed and dumpsters.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interiors of microwave at prep area and oven at prep area have accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Exterior of toaster and kitchen smoker/oven have accumulation of debris. Exterior of microwave in prep area is soiled. Top of prep table under and around the microwave has accumulation of debris. One blue dish rack in dish room with heavy black substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive equipment, materials, supplies stored outside back exit.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Outside back door under and around smoker there is an excessive amount of grease on the ground.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple dish racks in dishroom have build up of debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment only has chlorine test strips available. Sanitizing wipes used on food contact surfaces uses quaternary ammonium and no test strips are available for testing.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee training certificates missing date of birth.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's restroom doors door not close tightly with a gap present on both.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles above back prep area have stains. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Not provided in women's public restroom.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in light shield above three compartment sink. Employee removed and discarded dead roach and cleaned area.
Equipment in poor repair. Far left hood filter is in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in front of walk in cooler. Floor tile missing near center of floor in walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve for hand wash sink in the bar is not operable. Manager states repair person is getting the part and is scheduled to be repaired by tomorrow.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive equipment and supplies stored outside back door.
Oct 5, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 132 rodent droppings observed: 49 in bus tub on clean storage rack in dish room 1 on lid on clean storage rack in dish room 26 under storage rack in dish room 13 under soda rack and utility sink 6 under storage rack by smoker 2 in container with cleaners on rack by smoker 23 under prep table across from clean pot rack 3 under ice machine 6 under back prep table 2 under prep table in kitchen 1 under three compartment sink in bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at 52F in reach in cooler in kitchen. Per cook, cheese taken from walk in cooler approximately one hour prior. Cook placed cheese in another unit to cool. Temperature taken 30 minutes later at 39F. Also, in walk in cooler, wings (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); roast (47F - Cold Holding); ribs (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F/45F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chili (47F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); green beans (48F - Cold Holding); peas (44F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding); hot dog (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). All products, per manager have been in cooler overnight, unable to determine when products went out of temperature. See stop sale.
Oct 4, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Case of open chocolate chips in walk in cooler has green and white mold-like growth in chips. Also, walk in cooler has multiple stop sales issued due to temperature abuse.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer at back prep, opened catfish stored over chopped collards. Manager rearranged products to proper storage.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 132 rodent droppings observed: 49 in bus tub on clean storage rack in dish room 1 on lid on clean storage rack in dish room 26 under storage rack in dish room 13 under soda rack and utility sink 6 under storage rack by smoker 2 in container with cleaners on rack by smoker 23 under prep table across from clean pot rack 3 under ice machine 6 under back prep table 2 under prep table in kitchen 1 under three compartment sink in bar
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee bring dirty dishes to dish room then get pitchers and filled with ice and beverages without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at 52F in reach in cooler in kitchen. Per cook, cheese taken from walk in cooler approximately one hour prior. Cook placed cheese in another unit to cool. Temperature taken 30 minutes later at 39F. Also, in walk in cooler, wings (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); roast (47F - Cold Holding); ribs (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F/45F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chili (47F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); green beans (48F - Cold Holding); peas (44F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding); hot dog (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). All products, per manager have been in cooler overnight, unable to determine when products went out of temperature. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer on cook line with excess of debris. Two speed racks in walk in cooler have white mold-like substance. Plastic shelf liner on top left in walk in cooler has black mold-like growth.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by utility sink in prep area. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink at the bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine sides and deflector plate with black mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bin of sugar on server line. Manager removed bowl.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing at back smoker. Ceiling tile in women's restroom in disrepair/falling down.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen prep table has groove marks and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under table at bag in box soda rack. Manager removed and discarded roach.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open canned beverage on back prep table. Employee moved beverage to appropriate location.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked plastic cups at soda station on server line have water between the cups. Also, stacked clean inserts on rack in dish room have water between inserts.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer drawers on cook line are difficult to open and close and are misaligned, do not close properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep table soiled. Interior of oven in kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of oven in kitchen soiled. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unnecessary equipment/items stored outside back exit.
Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatula hanging on clean storage rack in dish room in disrepair, rubber from sides missing.
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.