Jacaranda Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Jacaranda Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Jacaranda Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Avon Park average of 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Window seal at triple sink and handwashing sink rotten and no longer easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: A maintenance request has been made for repair. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
95
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit fr the wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink in the wait station area. Chef placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pot and pan rack next to the fryers on the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line cook line.
29-49-6
61
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area at waitresses station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
90
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Four rodent droppings in cabinet. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Two snap traps in cabinet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-23-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area at waitresses station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced ham, cut melon and potato salad no date mark: made Sunday per operator. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at sink in kitchen. **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plates on buffet not protected. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-09-4
Basic - Floor with hole at soda station and at cabinet. **Warning**
36-17-5
52
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jacaranda Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jacaranda Restaurant on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Jacaranda Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Jacaranda Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Jacaranda Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jacaranda Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jacaranda Restaurant 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 Jacaranda Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jacaranda Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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