Orange Tree
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Orange Tree has seven inspections in the public record. Orange Tree was last inspected on Sep 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Orange Tree on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Handles on multiple fryer baskets heavily soiled. Also, ice chute at self dispensing machine in dining area soiled. Also, ice chute and surrounding area in large ice machine. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler next to pizza oven soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler at front service line torn/ in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls throughout cook line and kitchen area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in reach in freezer near kitchen entry door.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink in unisex restroom. Inspector provided one and operator posted in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from steam table soiled. Also, exterior of multiple pieces of equipment on cook line soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above fryers and grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Container of milk opened more than 24 hours ago not date marked. Operator date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in large ice machine soiled. Also, ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from food warmer has multiple cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple pieces of equipment on cook line and kitchen area soiled ( reach-in cooler exterior doors, exterior of large ice machine)
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand wash sink near kitchen entry area in disrepair. Part of faucet rotted away. Operator has new sink ready to be installed. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior and shelves in reach-in cooler across from food warmer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler at front service line in torn/ disrepair.
14-11-5
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from ice cream freezer soiled/ stained. Also, underside of self dispensing soda machine surrounding soda nozzles soiled.
22-02-4
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. Container of milk opened prior morning not date marked. Operator date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill area soiled with debris/grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) next to hand wash sink. Operator emptied bucket and remade solution. Retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Manager cleaned ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
74
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects around flip top cooler of cook line. Observed back door to be open Manager closed door to outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. Observed establishment to not have employee health agreement forms.
11-26-1
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. Observed the establishment to not written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. I will provide copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple vents in kitchen area to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple door gaskets on reach in cooler to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orange Tree last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orange Tree on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orange Tree?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Orange Tree.
How does Orange Tree compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Orange Tree most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Orange Tree's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Orange Tree have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Orange Tree 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 Orange Tree inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Orange Tree is inspected around two times per year on average.
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