Hooters of Orange Park

1740 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073

American

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2024

Score

High Risk

Hooters of Orange Park has been inspected five times since 2022. Hooters of Orange Park was last inspected on Mar 4, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Note that Hooters of Orange Park's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 4, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Hooters of Orange Park's latest score of 45 falls below the Orange Park average of 73. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside threaded faucet with attached splitter and attached hose on one side of the splitter has the vacuum breaker installed at the top of the splitter.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in bar handwash sink.

31A-11-4

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. Missing proof of training for approximately five employees. Also, date of birth, training date and expiration date missing on multiple training documentation. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Two pans of wings in walk in cooler dated 3/4/23, per operator wings prepared on Saturday.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris. Manager had can opener sent to be washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out cups in holder at dining room service area has no covering over the top. Employee marked last cup with "do not use" to protect rest of supply. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to walk in cooler is broken off. Manager states work order has already been placed. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor at mop pit, dining room service station and under/around fryers is soiled. Multiple vents though out kitchen, prep and in front of restrooms have dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on cook breading chicken. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple floor areas with standing water; left corner in bar, left corner at door to walk in cooler and in corner under three compartment sink.

36-22-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen have black staining. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. Missing approximately 15 employee food handler training certificates.

53B-13-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Plug missing on right side dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine is soiled. Gasket on beer walk in cooler soiled. Fan guards in beer walk in cooler with debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles with dust/debris at far end of the bar and in front of flat grill. Floor at/around mop sink is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

May 31, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters of Orange Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hooters of Orange Park on file is from Mar 4, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hooters of Orange Park?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hooters of Orange Park.

How does Hooters of Orange Park compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Hooters of Orange Park most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has Hooters of Orange Park's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hooters of Orange Park have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hooters 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.

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