Adventure Landing
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
33
Score
Public records show five inspections at Adventure Landing stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 6, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Adventure Landing's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects near mop sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored next to heat well on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment without probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler cases of mozzarella cheese stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly. Manager discarded mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler and freezer door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items phones, purses and keys stored on prep tables in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
33
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in stand alone cooler in kitchen Chili (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Manager stated the chili was in stand alone cooler from previous day. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce on table Cheese sauce (59F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated she just brought out from cooler to reheat, but was in the same Stand alone cooler from previous day. Cooler has ambient temperature of 45F. Manager placed cheese sauce in heat well to reheat. Observed in stand alone cooler in kitchen Chili (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Manager stated the chili was in stand alone cooler from previous day. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to air dry. Manager placed mop properly to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
67
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (52F - Cold Holding); Cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding in stand alone cooler near pizza oven. See stop sale. Manager stated both items should have been thrown out last night. Observed pepperoni slices dated 10-29-2023. See stop sale. Observed cooked sausage dated 10-29-2023. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed 32 containers of liquid scrambled eggs at 51F, Observed ranch dressing packets, honey mustard packets and sliced cheese in stand alone cooler at 51F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (52F - Cold Holding); Cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding in stand alone cooler near pizza oven. See stop sale. Manager stated both items should have been thrown out last night. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed 32 containers of liquid scrambled eggs at 51F, Observed ranch dressing packets, honey mustard packets and sliced cheese in stand alone cooler at 51F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. See stop sale. Manager stated all TCS foods were in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - 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. Person in charge did not provided proof of any employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Marinara sauce with mold like substance inside salad prep reach in cooler on cook line. Employee discarded sauce.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Keala P manager on duty not certified within 30 days of becoming a manager. Manager stated she was promoted approximately a few months ago.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza cooler cutting board stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand alone freezer left side door gasket torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salad prep stand alone cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind the three compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair under the three compartment sink
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food not labeled nor separated from food to be served to the public inside walk in cooler. Manager properly separated and labeled employees food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Adventure Landing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Adventure Landing on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Adventure Landing?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Adventure Landing.
How does Adventure Landing compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Adventure Landing most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Adventure Landing's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Adventure Landing have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Adventure Landing means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Adventure Landing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Adventure Landing is inspected around two times per year on average.
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