Green Market Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Green Market Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Seminole restaurant scores 71. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-cut melon (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding), per manager, staff constantly in and out,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on prep coolers
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in seasoning bins
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pre made wraps not covered in walk in cooler and reach
08B-12-5
61
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. quinoa (124F - Hot Holding), held less than 4 hours, operator increased crock pot temp **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. One employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
61
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep tables, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes not washed before prep, operator corrected process **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
67
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep tables **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Removed **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in chicken, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Scoop handle in tomatoes, removed **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
82
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 employee proof of training available at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep tables **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table n back room , removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pines on prep table in back room, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in chicken, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tools stored on shelf with canned/bottled beverages in storage closet
42-03-5
64
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Sean Kolb has expired CFM, other employee present with valid certification - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Operator Sean Kolb has not received Food manager certification at time of inspection, other certified food manager present **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cooked chicken on prep line, operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Scoop handle in feta, removed during inspection **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in the guard area shows accumulated debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on three door deli cooler shows grooved cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. I kitchen area on top of white fridge. Educated operator and he put all items in a segregated plastic bin. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food had no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Sponge used in three compartment sink area. Educated employee and he removed sponge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and the top of the three door deli cooler show accumulation of debris. Interior of microwave shows accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before cut, educated operator on washing produce whole first.
08B-39-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Chicken thawing in middle sink with wash and sanitizer on either side. Operator moved chicken. No cross contamination observed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Market Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Market Cafe on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Market Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Green Market Cafe.
How does Green Market Cafe compare to other restaurants in Seminole?
Green Market Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Green Market Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Market Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Market Cafe 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 Green Market Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Market Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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