Penman Diner
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Penman Diner 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville Beach restaurant, which scores around 73. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed biscuit in steam table wrapped in non food grade cloth towel. Employee removed towel . **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect near ware Washing area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in outside walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat gravy. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Employee removed and cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee uncovered drink stored on prep table near toaster. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employees put hair nets on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed large bag of sugar stored on floor of food storage area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored in between equipment located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
37
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bag of lettuce. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line placing his hands under his arm then proceeded to flip French toast. Manager intervened and instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreaser and bleach without labels. Manager placed labels on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open during inspection **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over dish ware. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of oven on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
52
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed can of burn spray stored on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored burn spray away from food prep. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat onions located in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs with raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line Liquid eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs ambient temperature (46F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F. All items stored in walk in cooler prior to placing in reach in cooler. Manager will place ice on TCS items on top and remove all TCS items stored inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment without probe thermometer.
05-08-4
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. Observed employee food training expired for 1 employee.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without a label. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without a label. Manager placed labels on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in outside walk in cooler 2 bags of onions stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill area soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn door gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employees put hair nets on during inspection.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guards.
13-04-4
26
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 15 live roaches on sticky traps in dry food storage area.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat potatoes in stand alone cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen.
35A-02-6
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. Observed required training expired for some employees. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with sanitizer and degreaser without labels. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed large sticky traps with multiple dead roaches on traps.
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn door gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs stored on floor near back door. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled on cook line. Observed fan on cook line dusty. Manager removed fan and started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
39
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of steam table Oatmeal (128F - Hot Holding); Cooked onions (91F - Hot Holding) in pan. Employee stated he keeps there as an extra amount when needed. Observed cooked fries in fry basket on cook line at 127F. Manager discarded fries. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drink cooler 2 containers of Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (57F - Cold Holding) on service line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Manager removed and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg stored with raw shell eggs in stand alone stored in stand alone cooler. Manager discarded cracked shell egg. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in stand alone cooler over cooked potatoes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee toast bread pull of toaster with are hands place butter on toast and hold toast with bare hands to cut in half to serve customer. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment with 7 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food service manager on duty.
53A-05-6
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. Observed some employees food training expired. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of window cleaner without label. Observed spray bottle with chemical substance without label. Manager placed labels on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation on cook line without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of potatoes stored on floor of cookline. Employee stated they were going to place on stove. Manager had employee put on stove. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on handle of stove on cook line. Manager removed tongs from stove. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open during inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cutlery packets stored on floor near service line. Manager will store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
25
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed 2 employees cracking raw shell eggs and proceeded to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Manager intervened and had employees remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn beef hash on table next to grill at 85F. Employee will reheat corn beef that was heated 30 minutes prior. Took second temperature of corn beef hash at 201F. Observed oatmeal at 112F sitting on table next to steam well. See stop sale Observed mashed potatoes on cook line at 75F. See stop sale. Employee stated mashed potatoes was extra, oat meal brought out from cooler at 6:30am. **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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed home fries being held o time control without time mark. Manager placed time mark on home fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed oatmeal at 112F sitting on table next to steam well. See stop sale Observed mashed potatoes on cook line at 75F. See stop sale. Employee stated mashed potatoes was extra, oat meal brought out from cooler at 6:30am. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee use bare hands to place biscuit on grill. **Warning**
09-17-4
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 establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed multiple spray bottles of toxic substances without labels. Manager provided labels for spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for all employees. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single-service cutlery stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior splash guard soiled with mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on food preparation tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed drinks and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints. Manager had employees put hair nets on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line torn. Observed Cutting boards on cook line that have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed back room Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
38-01-4
20
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to cooked potatoes in storage room at the end of the cook line. Manager properly stored cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef gravy (88F) stored at room temperature on top of the steam table. Manager stated gravy is set as side as a back up and that it was reheated a few minutes ago. Cook began reheating the gravy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Butter at room temperature held under time control not time marked in expo station. Manager stated butter was taking out of the cooler an hour ago and he time marked butter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handling raw shell eggs then rinsing hands with water and then began prepping food. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with cook. After reviewing cook properly washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
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. Establishment does not have a written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed him clean up handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Certified manager did not provided employee reporting agreement. Reviewed with manager and emailed him employee reporting agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Duni, Kelly, Courtney, Marcos certificate expired on January 2023
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and sweater hanging from soda boxes in storage room at the end of the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint while cooking bacon. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main flip top cooler have torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled with buildup of grease. All coolers on cook line have heavily soiled gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
33
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. American cheese (53F); Swiss cheese (52F) in small prep cooler at the end of the cook line. Cheeses stacked to high and over the fill line. Cook stated cheeses were restocked from the bottom of the cooler approximately 30 minutes ago. Cook placed an ice bag over cheeses. 2. cheddar cheese (47-48F); cream cheese (48F); raw beef (48F) in main stand alone reach in cooler in food storage room near the bathrooms. Food stored on bottom shelves and bread bags on top shelves blocking cold air and not allowing to circulate. Manager moved food to top shelves and placed bags of ice around food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter packs at room temperature in expo station held under time control not time marked. Manager stated butter was taking out of the cooler 45 minutes ago. Manager time marked butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (121F) in container on top of steam table. Manager stated potatoes were reheated a few minutes ago and placed in steam well to hold hot. Manager began reheating potatoes. Suggested to manager to place potatoes inside of steam well or on top of flat grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb located outside of establishment near grease trap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty not certified. Manager stated he has been a manger for over two months.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strip not available. Manager stated he will be ordering more test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets soiled from all coolers on cook line. 2. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled with grease buildup **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil and cases of soda stored on floor on cook line. Manager properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main flip top cooler left side door gasket torn. Cooler on cook line next to the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not wearing a hair restraint while cooking on cook line. Cook put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Cook on left side of the cook line chewing gum while cooking food. Cook voluntarily discarded gum. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep counter next to toaster in side prep area. Manager voluntarily discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Ceiling tiles and AC Vent soiled above prep cooler on cook line. 2. Floor soiled under the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer cooler interior soiled. Cooler located under flat grill on cook line.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Penman Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Penman Diner on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Penman Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Penman Diner.
How does Penman Diner compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Penman Diner most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Penman Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Penman Diner have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Penman 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 Penman Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Penman Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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