Irie Diner
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Irie Diner has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so Irie Diner trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical 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. Two containers of rice being held on cart in kitchen at 86F and 127F. Per Chef, both have been placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Chef voluntarily discarded 86F rice and reheated 127F rice to 183F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Plantains being held on time controls was not marked with time. Per chef, plantains prepared at 11:30 and Chef marked the time on chart. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Chef primed machine and retested at 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on microwave handle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop at flip top reach in cooler in standing water at 83F. Chef removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple sauces in walk in cooler stored uncovered.
08B-12-5
55
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted machine and retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In far left reach in cooler, raw shrimp stored on top of container of coleslaw. Cook moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains under heat lamp in kitchen at 92F. Cook states plantains prepared 30 minutes prior. Cook heated plantains to 208F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Case of sterno heat cans stored above single-service cups on rack near soda machine. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside back exit on threaded faucet with attached splitter, the vacuum breaker is at the top of the splitter. Vacuum breaker is needed on both sides of the splitter with attached hoses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee training documents missing date of birth, trainer's certificate number and/or date of training and/or date of expiration. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At far left wall in kitchen, scoop in standing water at 75F. Cook removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two hood filters have slats missing creating a gap. Microwave handle in kitchen in disrepair, duct tape present on handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around the two vents in kitchen have dust/debris.
36-34-5
37
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at mop sink installed incorrectly at top of splitter with two attached hoses. Vacuum breaker needed at both sides of splitter at top of both connected hoses.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink by stove in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing some dates of birth and some expiration dates for employee food handler certificates provided.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in cabinet by POS system at front counter. Operator states it is window cleaner.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door by women's restroom has self-closing device broken.
35B-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two small gaps on the right in hood filter system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
55
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 three employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag in box soda rack with soda cases stored directly next to hand wash sink near dish room. Splash from hand washing observed on soda boxes.
08B-36-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter system has two gaps.
14-42-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepared products in walk in cooler are not covered. Operator covered all with lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in left corner by ice machine. Operator removed and discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
67
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice x 2 started @2200 (47F-50F - Cooling) @1150 Rice left in deep pales. Discussed using sheet racks with operator. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine at 0ppm. Person in charge set up triple sink 200 quats ppm. Person in charge called service on dishmachine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice x 2 started @2200 (47F-50F - Cooling) @1150 Rice left in deep pales. Discussed using sheet racks with operator. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
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 employee reporting agreement to person in charge and discussed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir Spoon in water at 70F. Person in charge placed spoon in dish area to be washed and dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Double door Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to food containers on drying rack. Discussed with person in charge.
16-46-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Irie Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Irie Diner on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Irie Diner?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Irie Diner.
How does Irie Diner compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Irie Diner most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Irie Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Irie Diner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Irie Diner 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.
How often is Irie Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Irie Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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