Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park has nine inspections in the public record. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up two times.
Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park's latest score of 50 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage closet of kitchen, bottle of hand sanitizer stored next to sugar. Manager separated sanitizer from food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in kitchen, no paper towels. Manager supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine test strips but were using quat test strips. Manager placed order for correct test strip. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In storage closet in kitchen, employee drinks on shelf where customer food is stored. Manager removed food from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/24.
50-09-4
64
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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 any certified food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Manager certification still in process. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any training for any employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Employee training records still in process. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shelled eggs stored in container with bottom on ice and majority of container at room temperature (74F). Eggs removed from temperature control approximately 15 minutes prior. Eggs moved to reach in cooler (ambient temperature 36F). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
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 available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **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 any certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. No proof of any training for any employee. **Warning**
53B-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. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on shelf in dry storage area with single use items. Bottle discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in dry storage area of kitchen. Employee left area with her food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, bag, backpack stored with single use items in dry storage area. Manager states will designate area for personal items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
43
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracking raw shell eggs with gloved hands, changed gloves, then continued to put together food orders without washing hands in between tasks.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding) in bowl on counter next to stove, per employee eggs where taken out of refrigerator approximately 45 minutes prior, employee placed ice around eggs. individual butters (70F - Cold Holding) in cabinet above toaster next to stove, per employee butter was taken out of cooler approximately 45 minutes prior to soften then they will put back any unused butter in reach in cooler, establishment has time as a public health control plans for butter, employee agreed to place butter on time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of soap under triple sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda machine around soda nozzles in lobby area. Underneath soda machine in lobby area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitation bucket reading over 100ppm, manager remade sanitation bucket to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Only other food handler besides the certified food manager does not have any training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of several cabinets in kitchen and drink station area.
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park.
How does Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fields Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park is inspected around three times per year on average.
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