Cheers III
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
55
Score
Cheers III appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Orange Park restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened beef stored on top of corn on the cob in reach in freezer in kitchen. Cook rearranged all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker absent from left side of hose with attached splitter to right of back exit.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Training certificate for Stephanie C is a photocopy.
53B-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has heavy rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Floors/walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and wall at hot water tank, floor under three compartment sink and under equipment in bar area are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at bar hand wash sink. Provided DBPR HR Form 5030-111. Operator posted sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under grill area has accumulated of debris/grease. Gaskets on walk in cooler door fronts have heavy soiling. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids on dumpster are open.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
29-49-6
50
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training for Kelsey C. expired 11-27-2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor to right of reach in freezer in kitchen and to left of flat grill and along the back wall behind flat grill is soiled. Wall at three compartment sink is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and bag in box sodas on floor by ice machine. Also, breading station on prep table is directly against hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed splash from hands going onto table and cutting board when hands are washed. Operator placed sheet pan between the area until a permanent solution can be done. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter under the stove burners is soiled. Wire shelf above kitchen door holding clean pots has accumulated of dust. Employee began cleaning shelf during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of carry out boxes stored on the floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Open container of half and half cream stored in walk in cooler not labeled with date opened. Employees could not determine when it was opened.
01B-17-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door, hose bibb with connected hose and splitter connected with no vacuum breaker present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. Per operator, two employees need training completed.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor under/behind cooking equipment in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles available in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases stacked on the floor in front of dry storage shelving. Tortillas on bottom.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and edge of doors on sliding doors to walk in cooler are soiled. Hoses and connector directly above ice bin at front of bar has accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single-service to go items stored on the floor near dry storage shelving.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving showing heavy rust.
14-17-4
50
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM due to person in charge expired 2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Recent new management change. Operator needs more time to complete training. Per operator, new manager scheduled to take training this week. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on splitter outside back door. Needed on each side of splitter, also at hose bibb next to splitter.
29-34-4
High Priority - 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. Observed employee at bar handle dirty cups, money, handle clean cups without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink testing at 0ppm during inspection, even after emptying and refilling. Person in charge will set up with bleach until sink can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut cabbage dated 3/8, ham dated 3/12, turkey dated 3/10. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half at 46F in bar, person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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 written plan for biohazard spill. Provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM due to person in charge expired 2022. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back emergency exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws within customer reach at bar unwrapped.
25-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor, person in charge added second bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spatula missing corner, person in charge discarded.
14-11-5
29
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee prepping wings into portions and opened reach-in cooler door and picked up sanitizer bucket. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and sanitized areas touched with soiled gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In top part of reach-in cooler observed, shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated prepped and put in cooler 3.5 hours prior and placed all items in reach-in freezer. Observed at second temperature 30 minutes later observed, shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge voluntarily discarded product.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top part of reach-in cooler observed, shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated prepped and put in cooler 3.5 hours prior and placed all items in reach-in freezer. Observed at second temperature 30 minutes later observed, shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (43F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (547F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed onsite clarified butter 309 mix dated use by 5/21/22. Operator stated he prepped butter exactly three weeks prior to inspection.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in freezer observed open raw Philly meat stored over corn dogs. Person in Charge moved items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On reach-in cooler observed attached cutting board with buildup of heavy staining. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets heavily soiled in kitchen area. Multiple soda guns behind bar with buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed onsite clarified butter 309 mix dated use by 5/21/22. Operator stated he prepped butter exactly three weeks prior to inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler with gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy buildup under flat top and flame grills. Observed heavy buildup on sides of fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area left of stage observed save a day and togo cups stored on floor. Person in Charge placed glass racks under items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in linen room wet mop stored on floor not in use. Person in Charge moved mop to hang up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel observed store on cutting board. Operator moved towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheers III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheers III on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheers III?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cheers III.
How does Cheers III compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Cheers III most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Cheers III's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheers III have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cheers III means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cheers III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheers III is inspected around three times per year on average.
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