How many restaurants are in Green Cove Springs?

Green Cove Springs, Florida has 56 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Green Cove Springs?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Green Cove Springs is 67.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Green Cove Springs this year?

1 food establishments in Green Cove Springs have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Green Cove Springs?

The most frequently cited violations in Green Cove Springs are: Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Green Cove Springs?

Subway has the most locations in Green Cove Springs with 2 establishments.

How does Green Cove Springs compare to the Florida state average?

Green Cove Springs has a pass rate of 67.7%, which is 18.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Green Cove Springs?

Food establishments in Green Cove Springs have an average of 11.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Green Cove Springs been assessed?

Food establishments in Green Cove Springs have been assessed $8,160 in fines across 19 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $510 and the largest single fine was $1,160.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Green Cove Springs restaurants?

37 fire safety violations have been documented across 18 food establishments in Green Cove Springs. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Green Cove Springs inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Green Cove Springs, Florida has 25 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 64 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Green Cove Springs?

FDACS has issued 9 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Green Cove Springs, including 5 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Green Cove Springs — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Green Cove Springs Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Green Cove Springs, Florida has 56 food establishments with 663 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 67.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,160 assessed to Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs on June 16, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

56Facilities

663Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

67.7%Pass Rate

5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Sunrise to Sunset	51	258	3
China Wok	31	285	2
Corner Pocket	31	164	2
Red's	22	112	2
Woody's	33	298	1

Green Cove Springs Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Green Cove Springs 67.7% Pass Rate 67.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Green Cove Springs 5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Green Cove Springs 1.79 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.79

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Green Cove Springs Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
29	Proper sewage disposal	4,669
03	Employee health reporting	4,404
31	Clean multi-use utensils	4,388
22	Consumer advisory	3,953
14	Food contact surfaces	3,952

Green Cove Springs Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

19Actions on Record

$8,160Total Fines

$510Avg Fine

$1,160Largest Fine

10Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jun 16, 2025	Turmeric Kitchen	$1,160	5--2025005140
Oct 23, 2025	China Wok	$800	5--2025067150
Jun 25, 2025	Arteus INC	$400	5--2025005866

Green Cove Springs Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

37Fire Violations

18Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	13
Fire extinguisher in red zone	7
Cooking without hood suppression	6
Propane tank stored inside building	5
Exit blocked or locked	4
Fire alarm/smoke detector issue	1
Missing boiler certificate/report	1

Green Cove Springs Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Green Cove Springs has 25 FDACS-regulated facilities with 64 inspections on record and 9 stop-sale orders issued.

25Retail Facilities

64FDACS Inspections

9Stop-Sale Orders

5Orders in 2026

Green Cove Springs FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Jan 6, 2026	El-supremo-grocery-meat-market-LLC-394317	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Jan 6, 2026	El-supremo-grocery-meat-market-LLC-394317	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Jan 6, 2026	El-supremo-grocery-meat-market-LLC-394317	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Jan 6, 2026	El-supremo-grocery-meat-market-LLC-394317	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food…
Jan 6, 2026	El-supremo-grocery-meat-market-LLC-394317	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food…
Feb 17, 2025	Fleming-island-ice-411608	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Prov…
Feb 5, 2025	Twice-the-ice-396623	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Prov…
Feb 4, 2025	Twice-the-ice-396623	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Prov…
Feb 4, 2025	Fleming-island-ice-411608	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Prov…

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Green Cove Springs FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	3
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	3
2-103.11(O)	Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are	3
3-302.11(A)(1)	Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from	2
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	2

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Green Cove Springs Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
Winn-Dixie	2	170	584
RaceTrac	1	29	460

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Green Cove Springs: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Subway	2	91
McDonalds	2	47
Dunkin	1	34
Dominos	1	49
Burger King	1	62
Larrys Giant Subs	1	87
Hardees	1	174
Wendys	1	82

Green Cove Springs Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Green Cove Springs?: Green Cove Springs, Florida has 56 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Green Cove Springs?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Green Cove Springs is 67.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Green Cove Springs this year?: 1 food establishments in Green Cove Springs have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Green Cove Springs?: The most frequently cited violations in Green Cove Springs are: Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Green Cove Springs?: Subway has the most locations in Green Cove Springs with 2 establishments.
How does Green Cove Springs compare to the Florida state average?: Green Cove Springs has a pass rate of 67.7%, which is 18.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Green Cove Springs?: Food establishments in Green Cove Springs have an average of 11.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Green Cove Springs been assessed?: Food establishments in Green Cove Springs have been assessed $8,160 in fines across 19 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $510 and the largest single fine was $1,160.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Green Cove Springs restaurants?: 37 fire safety violations have been documented across 18 food establishments in Green Cove Springs. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Green Cove Springs inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Green Cove Springs, Florida has 25 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 64 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Green Cove Springs?: FDACS has issued 9 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Green Cove Springs, including 5 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Green Cove Springs Restaurants & Food Establishments (55)

H & H Discount Beverage FDACS Retail

100 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Racetrac # 0585 FDACS Retail

3106 Highway 17, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Island Liquor Corp FDACS Retail

1305 N Orange ave Suite 141, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Moo Moo's Cream FDACS Retail

3076 Creek Village LN, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

The Cream Bee Mobile FDACS Retail

2461 Royal Pointe DR, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Green Cove Mobil Establishment #: 418460 FDACS Retail

2000 STATE ROAD 16 W, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS Inspected By: GARRISON SWEAT

32 Degrees #110037 FDACS Retail

1437 S. ORANGE AVE, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Winn Dixie # 0135 FDACS Retail

2851 Henley RD Ste 200, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Brass Tacks Coffee Co FDACS Retail

318 FERRIS ST, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Dollar General # 24115 FDACS Retail

2893 Henley Rd, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

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