Green Cove Springs — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

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

CodeViolationCitations
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
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in 3
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch 2
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary 2

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Green Cove Springs Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 2 57 2,871
Winn-Dixie 2 170 584
RaceTrac 1 29 460

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Green Cove Springs: Notable Restaurants

Sunrise to Sunset

Green Cove Springs · Most Closures

51 inspections 258 violations 3 closures

China Wok

Green Cove Springs · Most Closures

31 inspections 285 violations 2 closures

Corner Pocket

Green Cove Springs · Most Closures

31 inspections 164 violations 2 closures

Roger That Wings & Things

Green Cove Springs · Most Inspected

34 inspections 272 violations 1 closures

Woody's

Green Cove Springs · Most Inspected

33 inspections 298 violations 1 closures

Saloon 17

Green Cove Springs · Recently Inspected

9 inspections 28 violations

Green Cove Springs: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 2 91 0
McDonalds 2 47 0
Hardees 1 174 0
Wendys 1 82 0
Dunkin 1 34 0
Dominos 1 49 0
Burger King 1 62 0
Larrys Giant Subs 1 87 0

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)

Dollar General #24116 FDACS Retail

5012 Highway 17 S, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Coffee Cabin, LLC FDACS Retail

215 Pioneer Trl, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Winn Dixie #0138 Establishment #: 108524 FDACS Retail

3260 Highway 17, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket Inspected By: GARRISON SWEAT

Vw Publix 1210 FDACS Retail

865 HIBERNIA RD STE 200, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Sacred Sips LLC FDACS Retail

1301 North Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

The Sour Filly FDACS Retail

1301 North Orange Ave Ste 102, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Twice the Ice FDACS Retail

3126 US HWY 17S, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Mo' Betta Brittle FDACS Retail

1301 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor

The Farmers Market LLC FDACS Retail

1100 Idlewild Ave, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Roadside Stands

Springside Nutrition LLC FDACS Retail

810 N Orange Ave Ste 1, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Azeus Smoke & Vape FDACS Retail

21 S Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

El Supremo Grocery & Meat Market LLC FDACS Retail

1305 N ORANGE AVE 24 & 25, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Happy Dragonfly Homestead LLC FDACS Retail

5455 Highway 17 S, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Fleming Island Ice FDACS Retail

1472 River LN, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Lean Impact Nutrition FDACS Retail

1301 N ORANGE AVE STE 102, Green Cove Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Permanent Food Service