Chef X
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Chef X has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Green Cove Springs restaurant, which scores around 83. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Nov 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Nov 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on shared dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side kitchen door is not self-closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Inspector provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Establishment has three employees total. One hired within last two weeks. The other two hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on shelf by three compartment sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in front of hand wash sink at back prep is unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster located to left of concrete pad at back of establishment on ground/grass/dirt.
33-23-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on back prep table.
21-12-4
70
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket in kitchen under toaster tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Employee remade both solutions to 300ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-104 with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloths observed under cutting boards on flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two open employee beverages in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored above ready to eat cut jalapeños and ready to eat strawberries. Operator moved mushrooms to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Feb 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The following items are not marked on the menu covered under the consumer advisory: captain sals breakfast, old timers quick breakfast, meat lovers sampler, elevated sandwich, classic breakfast sandwich, American gangster bowl, south of the border bowl and all in it bowl. Owner reprinted and corrected all menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Portion of ceiling tile above microwave in kitchen damaged. Owner states camera installer damaged tile. Repair supplies on order per owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen under microwave tested at 50ppm. Owner remade sanitizer bucket to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef X last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef X on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef X?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chef X.
How does Chef X compare to other restaurants in Green Cove Springs?
Chef X most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Green Cove Springs average of 83.
Has Chef X's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef X have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chef X 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 Chef X inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef X is inspected around three times per year on average.
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