Red's

414 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
American
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Red's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Red's 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham held above chill line at 46F. Per operator, ham left out for a few minutes to prepare customer orders. Ham placed back in bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over mayonnaise and grapes. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in bar has a strainer in the sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available for hot water sanitizing. Inspector's thermometer used to verify temperature.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting agreement for Belle, hired approximately one month ago. Employee signed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches with multiple bracelets.
13-07-4
47
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. 1 employee came to work and began to open coolers and giving drink to customer without washing hands first.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen, per manager doors where open and closed for less then 30 minutes, manager adjusted cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's bathroom. At hand wash station in kitchen. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash station at bar, strainer moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Per manager on duty no one has any manager certification. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing first page of last inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. At bar area. In storage closet under water heater in back room.
14-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach at corner of bar area near keg coolers roach cleaned up and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
47
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar has strainer with fruit pieces in strainer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar handwash sink. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwash sink in men's restroom and kitchen. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Operator hung both signs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in far right bar reach in cooler. Operator discarded roach and cleaned the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top and sides of microwave in kitchen is soiled.
22-08-4
64
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red's on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red's?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red's.

How does Red's compare to other restaurants in Green Cove Springs?

Red's most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Green Cove Springs average of 83.

Has Red's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Red's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Red's 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 Red's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red's is inspected around two times per year on average.