Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs

Last inspected:

3075 Hwy 17, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Overview

Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs averaged 6.0 violations per inspection across 22 inspections, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on October 21, 2024 for roach activity. A disciplinary action in 2024 resulted in $1,160 in fines. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 4 inspections, handwashing and food contact surface violations appearing in multiple inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 2 of the past 3 inspections. Fire safety violations were documented on January 14, 2025 (portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone) and March 1, 2024 (cooking equipment with grease-laden vapors operating without hood suppression system installed). The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after the facility was found with 36 violations during a routine inspection on January 7, 2026 that prompted an administrative complaint recommendation.

Most recent closure: October 21, 2024 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
133Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$1,160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs: Comparison to Clay County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Clay County Avg 5.51 violations / inspection 5.51 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Clay County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity N/A

Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $1,160.00

Disciplinary action history for Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2025005140 $1,160.00 Jan 27, 2025 Panama City Beach

Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher at front door is in the recharge zone.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small table top single fryer to far right of kitchen is outside of hood system. Employee unplugged fryer unit and removed from the area. **Corrected On-Site**

Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 7 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 12 inspections60 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs last inspected?
Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs last shut down?
Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs was last shut down on October 21, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs are: Premises clean, Single-use items, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs had?
Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs find?
Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs ever been shut down?
Yes, Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,160.00 in fines.
How much has Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs been fined?
Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs has been fined a total of $1,160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Turmeric Kitchen in Green Cove Springs operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Turmeric Kitchen (2024).

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