Miller Produce Country Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
37
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Miller Produce Country Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam tables, mac and cheese (98F - Hot Holding); rice (105F - Hot Holding). Operator moved items to oven to heat above 165f. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025, Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart next to steam tables, rice (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item just placed out, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. On shelves by cook line; chicken, and pork chops; no time marked. Operator stated items just placed out of temperature control. Operator marked time for all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door closer disconnected.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage area, purses on shelf with can goods.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two microwave interiors have finish chipping/flaking.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floors throughout kitchen including under equipment has soiled/build up. Walk-in cooler floor soiled under shelves. Walls throughout kitchen soiled. Built in shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, two cases of oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At pass thru window, interior of microwaves soiled with food residue.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, sides of equipment have grease build up. In kitchen at pass thru window, shelves soiled. In walk-in cooler, containers used for storage have build up of mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink by cook line slow draining. Operator cleaned debris, still slow draining. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-20-5
37
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen.
35A-02-7
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. On shelves by cook line; chicken, pork chops, meat loaf; no time marked. Operator stated items just placed out of temperature control. Operator marked time for all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-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. One employee certificate for Kirk expired 1/7/2025.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, green and white cutting boards have black stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at cook line handwash sink and restroom handwash sink. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back prep area, employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under equipment has build up. Walk-in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, one hood filter over fryer has grease build up. At cook line, sides of equipment soiled. In kitchen at pass thru window, lower shelves soiled. In walk-in cooler, crates used for storage have build up of mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, open case of plastic cutlery kits stored on floor. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
45
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, bags of commercially processed onions and peppers stored in same pan touching raw pork chops. Also in walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw fish, and raw hamburger stored over raw pork chops. Employee moved all items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. At front counter, mac and cheese on counter with no time marked. Out less than 4 hours.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table, rice (108F - Hot Holding).
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bibb on north side of building missing backflow preventer. Operator put vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, open case of plastic cutlery kits stored on floor. Employee moved. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and sides of cooking equipment. Shelves in small storage area by walk in cooler. Shelves in walk in cooler. Shelves and cabinets by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade has rusting. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler under shelves, soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In walk-in cooler, ice in cooler has scoop handle touching ice. Employee moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee not able to locate. Owner arrived and provided inspection report. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
35
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
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 hose bibb on north side of building missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, milk opened 6 days prior per operator, not dated.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards have stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at restroom handwash sink. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. One employee present, handles cash only, no proof of employee responsibilities. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade has rusting. In back kitchen area, pressed wood table has side molding separating leaving table not easily cleanable/non absorbent.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and sides of cooking equipment. Shelves in small storage area by walk in cooler. Shelves in walk in cooler. Shelves and cabinets by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, open case of plastic cutlery kits stored on floor. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
45
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Establishment has added small area on back of establishment where food and supplies are stored. Operator states she has consultant handling plans for area and called consultant during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Plans have been approved. Area is not easily cleanable due to exposed unpainted wood. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Area is now dry walled, but floor and walls still not sealed. Operator states work should be completed by this weekend. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Floor and wood beams in new area are still not sealed. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Establishment has added small area on back of establishment where food and supplies are stored. Operator states she has consultant handling plans for area and called consultant during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Plans have been approved. Area is not easily cleanable due to exposed unpainted wood. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Area is now dry walled, but floor and walls still not sealed. Operator states work should be completed by this weekend. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Establishment has added small area on back of establishment where food and supplies are stored. Operator states she has consultant handling plans for area and called consultant during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Plans have been approved. Area is not easily cleanable due to exposed unpainted wood. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-16-7
90
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on north side of building. Operator states she has breaker and will place on. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler thermometer is not operating. Operator placed thermometer inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by cook line. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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/. Establishment has added small area on back of establishment where food and supplies are stored. Operator states she has consultant handling plans for area and called consultant during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor by walk in cooler. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler. Food segregated and identified. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen working today. Hat provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in small storage area by walk in cooler. Floor under triple sink. Floor in employee restroom. Wall around triple sink. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor by cook line. Case of beans on floor near steam table. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by cook line. Inspector emailed sign to operator and operator put sign up. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and sides of cooking equipment. Shelves in small storage area by walk in cooler. Shelves in walk in cooler. Shelves and cabinets by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under sink in employee restroom is not connected.
29-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in red mop bucket with soiled water in employee restroom.
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door for employee restroom in kitchen does not self close. Operator attached spring for door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
37
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added on back room to existing building without submitting plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Plans still not submitted and approved. Inspector gave operator Plan Review handout. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-16-7
90
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 47 live flies in kitchen, triple sink and food storage areas. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on floor by walk in cooler. Roach killed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added on back room to existing building without submitting plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door for unisex restroom in kitchen does not self close.
32-04-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Floor under fryers in kitchen. Floor under racks in kitchen. Wall behind fryers in kitchen. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of walk in cooler walls, ceiling and door are showing rust. Black shelves inside walk in cooler are rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gray floor fan in kitchen area. Side of fryers in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic utensils on floor near front counter. Utensils moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain below triple sink is slow draining.
29-19-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Areas of floor in kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
39
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator states mop water is dumped outside. Inspector explained that mop water needs to dumped in mop sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-14-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Meatloaf in prep area 91F. Meatloaf began cooling two hours prior per operator. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yams stored in steam table 118F. Yams cooked approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator moved yams to stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Meatloaf in prep area 91F. Meatloaf began cooling two hours prior per operator. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establish has two picnic tables (8 seats) for seating outside of establishment. **Warning**
28-12-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in establishment: one under triple sink in kitchen and two in restroom. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has picnic tables with benches out front of establishment. License is currently no seating license. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Floor under triple sink. Floor in prep area. Wall behind cooking equipment. Wall under triple sink. Walls in prep area. Operator states she has company coming to clean and reseal floors. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage food shelves are peeling and no longer sealed. Green shelves in walk in cooler are rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen. Shelves for dry food storage. Cabinets below front prep table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand washing sink in restroom is broken. Operator has bucket below sink to catch water.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear plastic containers above front prep area. Containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and walk in cooler. Operator states she has company coming to reseal. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
32
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miller Produce Country Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miller Produce Country Kitchen on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller Produce Country Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Miller Produce Country Kitchen.
How does Miller Produce Country Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Miller Produce Country Kitchen most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Miller Produce Country Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miller Produce Country Kitchen have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miller Produce Country Kitchen 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 Miller Produce Country Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller Produce Country Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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