Green Door on 8th
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Green Door on 8th has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Dade City facility scores 88, putting Green Door on 8th on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cooks line Interior oven Ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cooks line Interior oven Ice machine **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Time Extended**
16-36-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has extended prep / cooking area as well as an additional dinning area with bar that is used for events. Not on current plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has extended prep / cooking area as well as an additional dinning area with bar that is used for events. Not on current plans on file **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back prep area **Time Extended**
36-32-5
70
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cooks line Interior oven Ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to fryers blocked by cooler Bar cooler has items stored in sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning**
16-36-4
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/ 8 food employees with no certified food manager on site. Manager Geoff Zukosky 7/7/25 arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has extended prep / cooking area as well as an additional dinning area with bar that is used for events. Not on current plans on file. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chris Russell and Lindsey Fowler managers with no current certification. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back prep area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on wine rack Employee moved drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and watch on dry spices rack Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket torn on cooler under coffee machine **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Increased seating from 60 to 120 due to taking over another dining area. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Wall outside of restrooms has leak and standing water on floor **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler box of chicken on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooks line reach in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork tenderloin and shrimp thawing on rack at room temp. Reviewed proper thawing with employees. Employee placed under running water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
30
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris on reach in cooler on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee removed cooler from in front of Hand sink next to entrance of warehouse washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed Utensils in hand sink in catering kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach freezer in dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed book bag and phones from dry storage shelf in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in prep area on a speed rack. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed utensils in a six pan of standing water on reach in cooler to the flattop.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth from underneath cutting board on prep table in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee removed Salmon thawing on a sheet pan on a speed rack in prep kitchen into the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cooling)at 2:00 since 11:00 to 49F at 2:25, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved overstocked portioned to be chilled in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board heavily grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Cutting boards heavily grooved **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cooling)at 2:00 since 11:00 to 49F at 2:25, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved overstocked portioned to be chilled in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwashing area unlabeled spray bottle neigh unknown cleaning chemical, discussed with operator labeling requirements, operator discarded spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen squirt bottles containing cooking oils not properly labeled, discussed with operator who labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board heavily grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding), staff placed in larger ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by speed rack in prep room, rack moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three certificates expired
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink on cook line, staff repaired **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep room
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tray of raw fish on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grill brush in hand sink next to fryers. Employee removed brush. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the edge of cook line by cash register. Operator turned containers down.
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table with clean dishes. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On reach in cooler on cook line.
10-07-4
78
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Server washed hands with cold water, water temperature 81F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Cook washed hands at hand sink with no hot water, water temperature is 80F **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink on cook line, hot water faucet does not turn on, manager turned hot water on, water temperature over 85F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: No hot water at hand sink on cook line, hot water turned off due to faucet leaking **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled Faucet at hand sink on cook line heavily soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet at hand sink on cook line does not turn on, manager turned hot water faucet on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Hot water faucet turned off due to faucet leaking **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water leaking at hand sink on cook line when water is turned on **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
58
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken salad (57F - Cold holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (55F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken salad (57F - Cold holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (55F - Cold Holding); top rail of reach in cooler across from fryer buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding) on cook line next to fryer **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server rubbed hands together for 7 seconds **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed his nose with back of gloves hand then proceeded to prepare food without taking gloves off or washing hands **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Server washed hands with cold water, water temperature 81F **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly in dish area 1 large fly on cook line **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler, raw beef moved to bottom of reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken raw inside 53F after being partially cooked, browned on the top and bottom, employee states they only brown the top and bottom, inside of chicken is still raw after cooking **Warning**
03C-44-5
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink on cook line **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Provided manager with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cook line, soap dispenser fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink on cook line, hot water faucet does not turn on, manager turned hot water on, water temperature over 85F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled Faucet at hand sink on cook line heavily soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In prep area In dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor next to beer cooler on bar 1 dead on floor behind ice machine 1 dead on floor next to prep table with mixer on it **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. All employees engaged in food preparation are wearing watches **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 5 sets of tongs on grill handle, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of Gatorade in reach in cooler in prep area **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet at hand sink on cook line does not turn on, manager turned hot water faucet on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water leaking at hand sink on cook line when water is turned on **Warning**
29-11-4
10
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a speed rack blocking the hand sink. Manager moved the speed rack out of the way. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines with black mold like substance inside.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a CO2 tank with nothing to secure it to the wall.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired2-1-22
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at the second kitchen in the back corner.
35A-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on the floor. Manager moved them to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Door on 8th last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Door on 8th on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Door on 8th?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Green Door on 8th.
How does Green Door on 8th compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Green Door on 8th most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.
Has Green Door on 8th's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Green Door on 8th have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Green Door on 8th 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 Green Door on 8th inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Door on 8th is inspected around three times per year on average.
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