Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks' 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under service station reach-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 43 rodent droppings found in the following areas; Approximately 30 rodent droppings under bag in box storage rack 3 rodent droppings at and to right of speed rack in dry storage 10 rodent droppings in blue bin on dry storage rack storing clean lids **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 5 sticky traps with approximately 60 dead roaches under server reach-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at can storage before dry storage room. Operator removed and discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
67
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
41
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top reach in cooler on service line, coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding); house made ranch (56F - Cold Holding); spicy ranch (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. In flip top reach in cooler on service line, coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding); house made ranch (56F - Cold Holding); spicy ranch (49F - Cold Holding). Per person in charge, all products in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with attached splitter, vacuum breaker missing from non-chemical side of attached hose.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unlabeled spray bottles, one with pink liquid, two with yellow liquid, on rack at mop sink. Employee could not identify chemicals and discarded all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in handwash sink on service line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in outside storage area. Employee moved all cloths from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-17-4
Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen and prep area are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both kitchen microwaves and microwave on service line are soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
43
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at breading station. Two live flying insects on service line. One live flying insect in men's restroom.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 50 live ants at breading station in right corner. Employees removed/killed ants and cleaned the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken strips in breading station reach in cooler at 47F. Per employee, chicken was out of refrigeration for approximately 30 minutes. Employee put chicken in walk in freezer. 20 minutes later temperature at 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles, one with clear liquid, one with yellow liquid under small prep table by dish room.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Clean wiping cloths/linens stored on the ground at outside storage area.
21-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating from bowl in front of take out packaging area on the service line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spoon for hush puppy batter is wrapped with duct tape. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen and prep areas are soiled.
36-34-5
45
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly light at entrance to kitchen has accumulation of dead flying insects. Operator removed and replaced the sticky trap in the light. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine has build up of debris.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spoon for hush puppy batter has the handle wrapped in electrical tape. Operator removed spoon from batter. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil for grits in standing water at 100F on shelf above stove top. Manager removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in prep sink with no running water. Employee panned up shrimp and placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
14-17-4
67
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In fliptop raw chicken stored over raw fish. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over intact beef. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and shrimp held above fill line in fliptop at 46-54F. Person in charge chilled below 41F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chowder at server line at 111-120F. Person in charge reheated to 175F. Also, hush puppies at 130F. Recommended holding on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pineapple with dent along seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers salmon undercooked if asked, no proof of parasite destruction. Person in charge called supplier during inspection who provided letter. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
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. One employee working for 2 weeks with no proof of being informed of reporting responsibility. Provided form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle in back kitchen unlabeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed dishwasher moving items from wash compartment to sanitize compartment without rinse step. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on stovetop in water at 103F, person in charge removed. Also, tongs hanging from oven handle. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Bug gun stored on case of food in dry storage. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, crab legs uncovered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting in clean dish area.
24-08-4
29
Sep 23, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks.
How does Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks compare to other restaurants in Fleming Island?
Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fleming Island average of 76.
Has Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks 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 Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Corky Bell's Seafood & Steaks is inspected around four times per year on average.
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