The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler cooked white cheese dated 2-8-2026, Fire starter sauce made with fresh garlic dated 1-31-2026. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Cooked pork (90F-110 - Hot Holding). Manager stated pork has been in well for few hours. Employee reheated pork . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb under 3 compartment sink connected to a hose without a back flow device.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food shelves in kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food storage racks. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces in walk in cooler stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing filter over grill area. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unnecessary equipment (slicers) stored in kitchen.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee will hang mop to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4
39
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 12 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Raw fish (51F - Cold Holding). Employee placed in cooler at 11am. Employee placed ice on fish in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 touch apron with gloved hands and proceeded to engage in touching food.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with Gloves on. Observed employee not remove gloves to wash hands. Manager was able to intervene. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
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 on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without any proof of employee food training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food storage rack. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of sauces in walk in cooler stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over grill area. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor near register.
25-05-4
32
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
58
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance behind splash guard near ice chute.
22-20-5
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** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed flooring throughout kitchen not smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries stored on floor of cook line. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed cases of coke stored on floor in prep area near back door. Manager had employees remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap in hood filters above cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single service items stored on floor throughout kitchen. Manager will have employee move and store single service items properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old slicer in back prep area with items stored on top of slicer. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to air dry. Employee stored mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee near pass through window touched nose and hair and immediately handled plated food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed pan in triple sink, but did not expose pan for seven (7) seconds to sanitize. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. Employee re-washed pan correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-46-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from fryers in kitchen, container of raw fish stored over container of ready to eat sausage. Items moved and stored correctly. In white reach in freezer by triple sink, opened prepped bags of raw chicken stored over sealed bags of ready to eat corn. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near cook line on small cart, cooked pasta 69F. Pasta placed out approximately one (1) hour prior. Pasta moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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/ At beginning of inspection, no certified food manager present with six (6) employees working. Certified manager arrived in middle of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear chemical cleaner stored at front counter. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottles on small prep table where chicken is hot held. Bottles moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee white purse stored on top of napkins at front counter. Purse moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap present in hood filters above cooking equipment.
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in back prep area near triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service lids on floor at front counter. Lids moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old slicer in back prep area. Manager states has plans to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths on prep table on cook line. Cloths moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
30
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored next to meat slicer in back room . Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at 106F. Manager removed utensils and stored properly.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to 3 compartment sink. Inspector will provide copy of a handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
67
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal banded brush used for food. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-14-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food prep employee eating at food prep line. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cell phone, bag by single service items at frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water 89°. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Employees Wash large pots outside. Manager intervened. **Corrected On-Site**
16-25-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Hand Wash Sink faucet. By walk in cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery.
How does The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery 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 The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hangar Bay Cafe and Gallery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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