Estate on the Halifax

5123 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127

American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Estate on the Halifax five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Port Orange sits at 67, putting Estate on the Halifax on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of current food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -only certification for food protection manager expired as of 4/5/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time extended 30 days to verify compliance, per liselotte branner **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. -small portion of liquid eggs, open half and half creamer inside refrigerator without date mark

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -jeff, expired 4-6-2024. Must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection. Establishment license requirements needs 1 current/active certified food manager for the establishment.

53A-03-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -bottom surface of interior of cabinet next to dish machine has area of deterioration.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar inside lexan container above 3 compartment sink without label of common name

02D-01-5

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food/beverage not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of bottled water on floor in back

08B-47-4

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. -packaged cases of bottled water

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restrooms

31B-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -cooler at end with open coffee drink **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar inside cabinet

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estate on the Halifax last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estate on the Halifax on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estate on the Halifax?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Estate on the Halifax.

How does Estate on the Halifax compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?

Estate on the Halifax most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Orange average of 67.

Has Estate on the Halifax's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Estate on the Halifax have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Estate on the Halifax means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Estate on the Halifax inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Estate on the Halifax is inspected around two times per year on average.

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