Karam's Gourmet
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
Karam's Gourmet appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orange Park restaurant scores 73. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
58
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Feb 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front line tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 250ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator inverted bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt on top of bag in box sodas by walk in cooler. Operator moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. One bottle of powder pesticide stored under drink machine on front line labeled for household use. 3 cans of pesticide, labeled for household use, stored on shelf under steam table. Employee removed all pesticides. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can located on dry storage shelf. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Per operator, 1 container sliced beef/lamb gyro and 1 container of chopped chicken shawarma in walk in cooler were not fully cooked after removing from cone and placing in walk in cooler overnight.
03C-98-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger patties, removed from commercial packaging, stored above fries in reach in freezer. Manager moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One dropping found on shelf under steam line. Employee removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Per operator, 1 container sliced beef/lamb gyro and 1 container of chopped chicken shawarma in walk in cooler were not fully cooked after removing from cone and placing in walk in cooler overnight.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of disinfectant on dry storage shelf next to container of hot sauce. Manager moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Chemical tracking powder used in cabinet under soda machine. Employees cleaned/removed all chemical tracking powder. **Corrected On-Site**
41-25-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of flip top cooler on front line.
29-49-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in cabinet under drink station on front line. Employee cleaned up dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Karam's Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Karam's Gourmet on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Karam's Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Karam's Gourmet most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Karam's Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Karam's Gourmet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Karam's Gourmet 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 Karam's Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Karam's Gourmet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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