Hoptingers
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Hoptingers has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
18
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sanitizer bucket stored above drawers storing raw food. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed flying insect on ice bin door located near walk in cooler. Manager killed and discarded fly. Manager cleaned and sanitized ice machine door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill raw beef balls (44F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in chest freezer to reduce temperature quickly. Observed in reach in cooler Mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding); Buffalo chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of36F. Observed some items over filled. Manager removed excess product. Manager removed and placed in freezer to quickly reduce temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using TIME As A Public Health Control without documentation from state. Inspector will provide documentation for Time As A Public Health Control . **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of both units.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives in between equipment on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
50
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 8 flying insects. 3 flying insects in Hoptingers bar. 1 flying insect in kitchen area. 2 flying insects in prep area. 2 flying insects in up stairs bar at LUCKY'S. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed total of 7 flying insects. Manager was able to kill and discard 3 flying insects. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed dressing containers stored in drink ice. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 8 flying insects. 3 flying insects in Hoptingers bar. 1 flying insect in kitchen area. 2 flying insects in prep area. 2 flying insects in up stairs bar at LUCKY'S. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings, sauerkraut. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially packaged salmon bearing the label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen located in reach in on cook line and also in walk in cooler. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed surface cleaner bottle stored on reach in cooler next to glassware located in upstairs bar. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in kitchen threaded hose Bibb without back flow device with hose connected.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in prep area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in service area ladder blocking employee hand washing station. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in soda room CO2 tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line not smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
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 commercially packaged salmon bearing the label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen located in reach in on cook line and also in walk in cooler. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch and rubber bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of Raw Chicken stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Open case of milk stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in drink ice located in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed multiple employee hand sinks throughout kitchen and bar area without Employee hand washing signs. Inspector will send employee Handwashing signs. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand washing faucet not working properly.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler located on cook line.
29-49-6
20
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Mozzarella cheese (49F-56F - Cold Holding). Mozzarella was placed on cook line at 4pm. Mozzarella cheese was filled to rim of pan. Manager removed excess mozzarella cheese. Observed in container of water outside kitchen House made ranch (61F - Cold Holding); House made Tartar sauce with fresh garlic (69F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice in container. Manager stated she placed dressings in container around 2pm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Observed Required employee training expired for some employees.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **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 Observed employee personal items stored on food wrap. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
58
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/. Observed new walk in cooler in different location added without plans submitted to Tallahassee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still the same at call back. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Person in charge has added prep area with prep sink, prep table, freezers to area. Also added triple sink and dishmachine in room across the hall. Operator needs more time to submit. Has plans on site during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Plans are under review with a 14 day follow letter submitted 12-5-2024. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed new walk in cooler stocked with food in a unapproved area not on plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Plans are under review with a 14 day follow letter submitted 12-5-2024. **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
86
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/. Observed new walk in cooler in different location added without plans submitted to Tallahassee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still the same at call back. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Person in charge has added prep area with prep sink, prep table, freezers to area. Also added triple sink and dishmachine in room across the hall. Operator needs more time to submit. Has plans on site during inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed new walk in cooler stocked with food in a unapproved area not on plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
86
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 28 flying insects. Observed 25 flying insects on cart across from walk in cooler. Observed 1 flying insect on cook line. Observed 2 flying insects near walk in cooler and prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of breeze way to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
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/. Observed new walk in cooler in different location added without plans submitted to Tallahassee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still the same at call back. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed new walk in cooler stocked with food in a unapproved area not on plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 commercially packaged salmon no longer frozen and removed from packaging in flip top cooler on cookline. Manager cut bags of salmon during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
06-09-1
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 28 flying insects. Observed 25 flying insects on cart across from walk in cooler. Observed 1 flying insect on cook line. Observed 2 flying insects near walk in cooler and prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler on cook line Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all meats were placed in cooler at 10am from the walk-in cooler. Cooler was not turned on at start of inspection. Manager turned cooler on and placed ice on TCS foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb in kitchen next to hand sink without back flow device.
29-34-4
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/. Observed new walk in cooler in different location added without plans submitted to Tallahassee. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 commercially packaged salmon no longer frozen and removed from packaging in flip top cooler on cookline. Manager cut bags of salmon during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed new walk in cooler stocked with food in a unapproved area not on plans.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 open cases of bread on floor of walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored bread properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cut romaine lettuce dated 10-8-2023. See stop sale. Observed cut cucumbers dated 10-27-2023. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bottle of house made ranch dressing (51F - Cold Holding). Bottle was on top of ice bed. Manager added ice and placed bottles in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in prep area Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled over ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. liquid eggs (49F); cooked potatoes (56F) stored in secondary prep stand alone cooler in side food storage room. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Manager stated food was placed in cooler from walk in two days ago and discarded food. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made ranch (68F); house made sun dried tomato sauce (56F) stored on very little ice on cook line. Dressing bottles not fully covered by ice. Cook stated dressing was taking out of the cooler and placed on ice approximately an hour ago. Employee moved dressing to prep reach in cooler. house made ranch (64F) stored in very little ice in expo station. Dressing bottle is not fully covered with ice. Bartender stated dressing was taking out of the cooler and placed on ice 3 hours ago. Manager moved dressing to main prep cooler. raw chicken (49-50F); Sun dried tomatoes (48F); cut cabbage (46-48F); liquid eggs (49F); cooked potatoes (56F) stored in secondary prep stand alone cooler in side food storage room. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Manager stated chicken, tomatoes, and cabbage was received today 4 hours ago and moved food to walk in cooler. He also stated eggs and potatoes were placed in cooler from walk in two days ago and discarded food. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb on the outside of the establishment by the front entrance. Green hose attached to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
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/ Manager Adam who was present during inspection has not being certified. Adam stated he was hired as a manager a month ago.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certificate was provided by manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. All employee certificates except for 4 employee certificates expired on 2022
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Exterior supporting concrete stud in disrepair
36-51-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food on cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in storage room near the front bar. Manager properly stored cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to handwash sink on cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Establishment has an open concept kitchen and all dining room roll up doors were opened. Air curtains above roll up doors were not turn on. Manager closed roll up doors. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer reach in cooler in front bar. Manager cleaned coo,er during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor inside walk in cooler and throughout bar.
36-02-5
32
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in double door stainless cooler in small preparation room has item cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); roasted peaches (48F - Cold Holding); roasted peaches (48F - Cold Holding); pico (49F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked mushroom (50F - Cold Holding); (50F); cheese curds (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the cooler was at temperature less than 2 hours before and immediately moved items to another cooler freezer without being prompted by inspector. Manager also placed a service call for cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar gun on backside of bar near walk in cooler soiled. Cutting board in bar area stained Manager discarded cutting board and had bar gun cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hoptingers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hoptingers on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hoptingers?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hoptingers.
How does Hoptingers compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Hoptingers most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Hoptingers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hoptingers have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hoptingers 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 Hoptingers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hoptingers is inspected around six times per year on average.
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