The Turmeric Kitchen

3075 Highway 17, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 20 inspections at The Turmeric Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Green Cove Springs sits at 83, putting The Turmeric Kitchen on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

20
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
27
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
19
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to complete plan review process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Renovations are not completed. Ice bin and refrigerator are not installed or on-site. Raw wood and unsealed drywall are present at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Raw wood present, tap system refrigerator present but not on plans, drain board not installed, cove molding not present, ice bin not installed, under counter refrigerator not installed, ceiling not smooth, easily cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: No change, Plan Reviewer contacted during inspection to revise plans and consult on operator questions. Operator will submit revised plans today via email. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to complete plan review process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Renovations are not completed. Ice bin and refrigerator are not installed or on-site. Raw wood and unsealed drywall are present at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Raw wood present, tap system refrigerator present but not on plans, drain board not installed, cove molding not present, ice bin not installed, under counter refrigerator not installed, ceiling not smooth, easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to complete plan review process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Renovations are not completed. Ice bin and refrigerator are not installed or on-site. Raw wood and unsealed drywall are present at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 4 live roaches observed: 1 live roach under bag in box soda rack 1 live roach under kitchen stove 2 live roaches in electrical panel in kitchen Also, 5 dead roaches observed: 2 dead roaches inside 2 door cooler in bar area 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen 1 dead roach in pan of oil on stove 1 dead roach in dish machine Employee killed and discarded all live roaches and removed and discarded all dead roaches. Pan of oil was discarded by operator. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback observed 8 live roaches in the following areas: 1 at wall at soda box storage 2 on wall in prep area 1 on bottom shelf of prep table 1 under triple sink 1 on floor in front of dry food storage 1 under booth in dining area that is backed up to rest room area 1 under wait bench across from bar area. Operator killed and discarded live roaches. Also, observed 8 dead roaches in the following areas: 2 on floor near kitchen/ bar entry door 3 on bottom shelf of prep table in prep area 1 in bucket of water under triple sink 2 under shelving in dry food storage area. Operator cleaned up and discarded. Also, observed 1 roach egg sac near wheel of reach-in cooler on cook line across from stove. Operator cleaned up and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed 4 live roaches; 1 live roach under handwash sink in kitchen 1 live roach in microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on waiting bench by front door 1 live roach in first booth by front door Employee killed and discarded all live roaches. **Admin Complaint** Also, observed 6 dead roaches; 2 dead roach in hallway by restrooms 1 dead roach under stove 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler 1 dead roach on floor drain by reach in cooler 1 dead roach in door jamb of microwave Employee removed and discarded all dead roaches **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: One live roach observed in booth seat at wait bench at front entrance. One dead roach in booth seat at wait bench by front entrance One dead roach in booth seat at last bench by restrooms. Live roach and both dead roaches removed and discarded. Professional pest control person on site during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed approximately 5 live ants on wall in far corner of cook line. Operator killed and discarded. Also, observed approximately 3 dead ants on floor at far end of cook line. Operator cleaned up and discarded **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: No change. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
61
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed approximately 5 live ants on wall in far corner of cook line. Operator killed and discarded. Also, observed approximately 3 dead ants on floor at far end of cook line. Operator cleaned up and discarded **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 4 live roaches observed: 1 live roach under bag in box soda rack 1 live roach under kitchen stove 2 live roaches in electrical panel in kitchen Also, 5 dead roaches observed: 2 dead roaches inside 2 door cooler in bar area 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen 1 dead roach in pan of oil on stove 1 dead roach in dish machine Employee killed and discarded all live roaches and removed and discarded all dead roaches. Pan of oil was discarded by operator. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback observed 8 live roaches in the following areas: 1 at wall at soda box storage 2 on wall in prep area 1 on bottom shelf of prep table 1 under triple sink 1 on floor in front of dry food storage 1 under booth in dining area that is backed up to rest room area 1 under wait bench across from bar area. Operator killed and discarded live roaches. Also, observed 8 dead roaches in the following areas: 2 on floor near kitchen/ bar entry door 3 on bottom shelf of prep table in prep area 1 in bucket of water under triple sink 2 under shelving in dry food storage area. Operator cleaned up and discarded. Also, observed 1 roach egg sac near wheel of reach-in cooler on cook line across from stove. Operator cleaned up and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed 4 live roaches; 1 live roach under handwash sink in kitchen 1 live roach in microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on waiting bench by front door 1 live roach in first booth by front door Employee killed and discarded all live roaches. **Admin Complaint** Also, observed 6 dead roaches; 2 dead roach in hallway by restrooms 1 dead roach under stove 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler 1 dead roach on floor drain by reach in cooler 1 dead roach in door jamb of microwave Employee removed and discarded all dead roaches **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
61
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 4 live roaches observed: 1 live roach under bag in box soda rack 1 live roach under kitchen stove 2 live roaches in electrical panel in kitchen Also, 5 dead roaches observed: 2 dead roaches inside 2 door cooler in bar area 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen 1 dead roach in pan of oil on stove 1 dead roach in dish machine Employee killed and discarded all live roaches and removed and discarded all dead roaches. Pan of oil was discarded by operator. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback observed 8 live roaches in the following areas: 1 at wall at soda box storage 2 on wall in prep area 1 on bottom shelf of prep table 1 under triple sink 1 on floor in front of dry food storage 1 under booth in dining area that is backed up to rest room area 1 under wait bench across from bar area. Operator killed and discarded live roaches. Also, observed 8 dead roaches in the following areas: 2 on floor near kitchen/ bar entry door 3 on bottom shelf of prep table in prep area 1 in bucket of water under triple sink 2 under shelving in dry food storage area. Operator cleaned up and discarded. Also, observed 1 roach egg sac near wheel of reach-in cooler on cook line across from stove. Operator cleaned up and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed approximately 5 live ants on wall in far corner of cook line. Operator killed and discarded. Also, observed approximately 3 dead ants on floor at far end of cook line. Operator cleaned up and discarded **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 4 live roaches observed: 1 live roach under bag in box soda rack 1 live roach under kitchen stove 2 live roaches in electrical panel in kitchen Also, 5 dead roaches observed: 2 dead roaches inside 2 door cooler in bar area 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen 1 dead roach in pan of oil on stove 1 dead roach in dish machine Employee killed and discarded all live roaches and removed and discarded all dead roaches. Pan of oil was discarded by operator. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
61
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
61
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
61
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on counter in kitchen at 108F. Per operator, butter prepared two hours prior. Operator voluntarily discarded butter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Lamb at 54F in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator states was brought from walk in cooler approximately 1.75 hours prior. Lamb moved to freezer to quickly chill. Temperature taken 20 minutes later and lamb is at 37F. Chicken at 49F in stand up reach in cooler, second from last in storage room. Per operator, chicken in same unit overnight. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken at 49F in stand up reach in cooler, second from last in storage room. Per operator, chicken in same unit overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hanging in sink submerged in water below the sink flood rim. Operator elevated hose. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes and move to handling clean dishes without washing hands at the triple sink. Observed two employees on multiple occasions, retrieve prep items and supplies, return to cook line and begin to prepare customer orders without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed napkins by sink to use until supplier arrives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in kitchen had repair parts in sink. Employee removed. Handwash sink at bar has a glass container in sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No handwash sink in kitchen. Only handwash sinks are in bar or public restrooms. Plumbing for kitchen handwash sink by three compartment sink and dish machine has been removed. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid on cart in dining room. Operator identified as bleach and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash cycle water temperature only reaching 85F.
16-53-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of knife on cutting board in kitchen.
14-71-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on stove in standing water at 125F. Ice scoop handle laying in ice in bin at bar. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior with heavy debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in second to last reach in cooler in storage area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on left flip top reach in cooler in kitchen are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood being used to line shelving of pots and pans in storage area.
14-06-4
12
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Drain boards above three compartment sink in bar area has been removed and replaced with solid shelving containing paperwork and miscellaneous items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-02: Violation remains, operator needs time to complet **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: At operator requested callback, drainboard installed inappropriately over solid shelving with paperwork and computer equipment. Inspector suggested moving the drainboard to the right so it is closer to the three compartment sink in the bar area. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Drainboards over three compartment sink in the bar area have been removed and replaced with solid shelving containing paperwork and miscellaneous items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-02: Violation remains, operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: At operator requested callback, drainboard installed inappropriately over solid shelving with paperwork and computer equipment. Inspector suggested moving the drainboard to the right so it is closer to the three compartment sink in the bar area. **Time Extended**
16-04-4
86
Mar 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Rice on kitchen counter at 74F. Employee states placed on the counter approximately 40 minutes prior. Employee placed rice in cooler. Chicken in reach in cooler at 55F. Per employee, chicken in cooler overnight. Observed lamb in bucket of standing water under prep table at 49F. Employee states placed in water 30 minutes prior. Employee placed lamb in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-02: At callback, raw chicken at 54F. Per operator, chicken placed in reach in cooler from walk in cooler approximately 1.75 hours prior. Chicken placed in freezer. All other cold holding temperatures between 37F-43F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Drain boards above three compartment sink in bar area has been removed and replaced with solid shelving containing paperwork and miscellaneous items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-02: Violation remains, operator needs time to complet **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Drainboards over three compartment sink in the bar area have been removed and replaced with solid shelving containing paperwork and miscellaneous items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-02: Violation remains, operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended**
16-04-4
74
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes in oven with no heat applied at 107F. Employee voluntarily discarded potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Rice on kitchen counter at 74F. Employee states placed on the counter approximately 40 minutes prior. Employee placed rice in cooler. Chicken in reach in cooler at 55F. Per employee, chicken in cooler overnight. Observed lamb in bucket of standing water under prep table at 49F. Employee states placed in water 30 minutes prior. Employee placed lamb in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at three compartment sink hanging below flood rim of the sink. Employee hung hose. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid on service cart in dining room. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pot in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. During inspection, four employees engaged in food prep, no certified food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced roll of towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Drain boards above three compartment sink in bar area has been removed and replaced with solid shelving containing paperwork and miscellaneous items. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing proof of two employee food handler training.
53B-02-5
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 HR 5030-103 to operator. **Warning**
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. In walk in cooler, prepared rice prepared 2 days ago per employee not date marked, prepared eggplant prepared 2 days ago per employee not date marked and prepared goat prepared 4 days ago per employee not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket is torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor in front of hand wash sink in kitchen. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler stored on the floor. Employees moved both to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Multiple boxes and unbagged debris in garbage enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs stored on oven door handles. Employee removed all tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at stove at 104F. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Drainboards over three compartment sink in the bar area have been removed and replaced with solid shelving containing paperwork and miscellaneous items. **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self-closing device on back exit door is broken. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at back exit has soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reuses used milk jugs for storage of lassi in bar area.
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb thawing in standing water in bucket. Employee moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of equipment stored behind and to right side of the building.
33-31-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
15
Oct 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at bar hand wash sink and both restrooms. Operator installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain board for bar three compartment sink. Operator installed wire drying rack above bar three compartment sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket is torn near the bottom.
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door has self-closure disconnected. Operator states disconnected during construction to allow large equipment installation.
35B-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Turmeric Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Turmeric Kitchen on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Turmeric Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Turmeric Kitchen.

How does The Turmeric Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Green Cove Springs?

The Turmeric Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Green Cove Springs average of 83.

Has The Turmeric Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Turmeric Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Turmeric Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Turmeric Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Turmeric Kitchen is inspected around nine times per year on average.