Sorbello's
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
23
Score
Sorbello's appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so Sorbello's trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unwrapped raw beef stored above macaroni and cheese in stand up reach in freezer in kitchen. Employee moved beef to bottom shelf. Also, open pan of raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauce I walk in cooler. Chicken moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Both employees(Delmar and Griselda) have a photocopied proof of training certificate.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in men's restroom. Operator replenished toilet paper. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Racheros on the take out menu does not have the egg identified as raw/undercooked. Egg is automatically served sunny side up. Operator marked all menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen and triple sink handwash sinks. Operator replenished both towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid on chemical rack by triple sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor by fryer. Operator moved oil to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to outside by triple sink does not self-close.
35B-03-4
47
Nov 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lunch menu includes Huevos Rancheros served with sunny side up eggs with no identifier on menu item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All handwash sinks with temperature of 75F-79F. Operator states the hot water tank is not operating at this time but has repair person scheduled for tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs posted at any sinks. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed open provolone sliced cheese with green mold-like growth. Operator discarded.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Heavy cream on counter in kitchen at 64F. Per operator, cream left out for approximately 10 minutes. Operator moved cream to cooler. Fresh garlic and oil mixture on counter at 70F. Per operator, mixture out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved mixture to cooler. Cheese in reach in cooler behind front counter at 56F. Per operator, cheese has been in the unit since yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen with staining. Interior of soda nozzles on soda machine have build up. Interior of reach in cooler being used as storage for flour is soiled.
22-02-4
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. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form 5030-103 to operator. Operator has two current employees. Both signed food employee reporting form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, sausage in walk in cooler prepared on Saturday. No date mark present. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior front of large oven. Under plating around soda nozzles is soiled. Exterior front of warming units beside ice machine is soiled. Gaskets and interior of beer cooler is soiled. Exterior of pizza oven and shelf has heavy debris and dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Walk in cooler ceiling has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on interior of reach in freezer in back room. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen missing or in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles in dining area damaged with pieces missing from tile. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floors under and around ice machine, under pizza oven, throughout kitchen soiled and build up of grease under fryers. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler dusty. Flooring in walk in cooler is soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handles have build up of residue.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and ware washing area are acoustical tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in shelving has build up of food debris and white mold-like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Men's restroom toilet is leaking per operator and door locked. Other restroom is available.
29-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door has no self-closing device.
35B-03-4
30
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler observed, noodles (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated were made four days prior and voluntarily discarded noodles. In reach-in cooler near pizza oven observed, cheese (49F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were leftover from last night and has not been used today. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings at end of cookline near reach-in freezer. Observed one rodent dropping left of stove top range on cook line. Observed one rodent dropping behind left fryer on cook line. Observed 12 rodent droppings behind not in use flip top reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Observed one rodent dropping between the prep tables opposite of cook line. Observed four rodent droppings under prep table near kitchen entrance into back room storage. Observed two rodent droppings under three compartment sink. Observed two rodent droppings at kitchen entrance to back room storage. Observed two rodent droppings in doorway of entrance to back storage room. Observed one rodent dropping on under left side of dish machine. Observed six rodent droppings to the right of back door in storage area. Observed one rodent dropping under AC unit in storage room. Observed one rodent dropping under breaker panel in storage room. Observed one rodent dropping at end of table in server alley. Operator discarded droppings during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches under right side of dish machine in corner near back door. Observed one live roach on wall to the right of entrance to server alley from dining room. Operator discarded the live roaches during inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back storage area observed degreaser being stored over multiple containers of shortening. Operator removed shortening during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler observed, noodles (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated were made four days prior and voluntarily discarded noodles. In reach-in cooler near pizza oven observed, cheese (49F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were leftover from last night and has not been used today. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Certified Food Manager certification expired from examination date of 5/16/17.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine observed with mold-like substance buildup. Observed large mixer with extreme food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler observed pizza sauce and meatball mixture without date mark. Operator stated items were made three days prior and labeled with correct date. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed employee training cards being reused by changing the year of completion.
53B-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket after use. Operator removed and hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment observed multiple ceiling tiles missing or in disrepair. Above cook line observed ceiling tiles with water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind not in use reach-in cooler across from cook line. Observed 11 dead roaches on insect trap under left side of three compartment sink. Observed three dead roaches in separate dining room area near bathrooms. Observed one dead roach in back room storage area across from shelves. Operator discarded roaches during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee milk being stored over food for the public. Employee moved milk to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with extreme food debris buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not self closing and does not seal completely when closed.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler observed shelves with extreme rust buildup.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sorbello's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sorbello's on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sorbello's?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sorbello's.
How does Sorbello's compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Sorbello's most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Sorbello's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sorbello's have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sorbello'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 Sorbello's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sorbello's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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