Fore Score Gate
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
39
Score
Public records show six inspections at Fore Score Gate stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler case of raw bacon stored over case of pepperoni. Also, raw chorizo stored over raw shrimp. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink with hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 18 pieces of salmon with instruction to remove from packaging prior to thawing, thawed still in intact ROP packaging in reach in cooler, walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
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. Half and half in bar reach in cooler opened Saturday per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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/ 4 food handling employees present with no CFM present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at back hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back side of fryers with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate of ice machine in kitchen with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
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 18 pieces of salmon with instruction to remove from packaging prior to thawing, thawed still in intact ROP packaging in reach in cooler, walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Juices stored in plastic containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
39
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at server soda area has been removed and replaced with ice well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Per person in charge have decided to submit plan review to see if approved to remove sink from area. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Jan 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at server soda area has been removed and replaced with ice well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: No change **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles with blue chemical which is multipurpose cleaner per person in charge stored with/ alongside food products in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on the mixing mechanism behind bag and box soda storage in bar area. Observed two roaches still alive in glue trap on floor under bag in box soda storage in bar area. Observed one live roach on the floor to left of glass door reach in cooler in bar area. Person in charge began killing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Avocado ranch made 1/19 with buttermilk in house in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink with hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at server soda area has been removed and replaced with ice well. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with blue chemical indicated as multipurpose cleaner per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen being utilized as prep sink in prep area. No hand wash sign or paper towels at sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor in mechanical closet, also stored on floor in dry storage area. Also, bag in box soda stored on floor in liquor storage closet. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed trays at cook line wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on the floor under ice well area at bar. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches in glue trap on floor under bag in box soda storage in bar. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
35
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked mushrooms dated 8/2.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
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. Heavy cream at bar not date marked. Buffalo dip made 2 days ago per person in charge. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at back kitchen hand wash sink, also at front bar. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with red and blue chemicals unlabeled in kitchen and in chemical storage closet by restrooms. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed one restroom out of order during inspection. Person in charge states due to be repaired today. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup on interior of main dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old green food debris on one pan in kitchen. Observed multiple pans with old labels at clean dishware storage. Person in charge pulled to clean.
16-48-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Food items stored on floor at dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws within customer reach at bar unwrapped.
25-27-4
43
Apr 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fore Score Gate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fore Score Gate on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fore Score Gate?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fore Score Gate.
How does Fore Score Gate compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Fore Score Gate most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Fore Score Gate's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fore Score Gate have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fore Score Gate 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.
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