Ellens Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Ellens Kitchen has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Neptune Beach restaurant, which scores around 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
55
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor of walk in freezer.. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on cutting board top of reach in cooler located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/air vents dusty in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
78
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat potatoes in stand alone cooler on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed no Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut avocados on cook line flip top cooler with stickers on.
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket, soiled .
23-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package on front line and in walk in cooler.
06-09-1
61
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler. Hash browns date marked 11/11. Per Person In Charge , incorrectly marked. Marked correctly by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Minor soiled interior of prep cooler. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted. Dry goods. Inverted by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by mop sink. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment at prep line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand wash sign at Hand wash sink by Dish Machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dray rack.
16-46-4
64
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to fill water pitcher.
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon cryo-vacuum packed on cook line cooler 41F with instructions to remove from packaging before thawing. Discussed with manager.
06-09-1
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ellens Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ellens Kitchen on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ellens Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ellens Kitchen.
How does Ellens Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Ellens Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Ellens Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ellens Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ellens Kitchen 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 Ellens Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ellens Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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