When was Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach last inspected?

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.

When was Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach last shut down?

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach was last shut down on August 20, 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 Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach?

The most frequently cited violations at Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.

How many health inspections has Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach had?

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach find?

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.

Has Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach ever been shut down?

Yes, Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.

Has Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.

How much has Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach been fined?

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach

Last inspected: January 13, 2026

1289 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Duval County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Penman Diner LLC
DBPR License: SEA2614789

Overview

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach has accumulated 300 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. The facility was shut down twice,once for rodent activity and once for roach activity,and has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,200 in fines. Recurring violations center on proper hand and arm washing, employee health reporting, and food contact surface cleanliness. Recent inspection patterns show repeated administrative complaints and compliance callbacks throughout 2023 and 2024, with an emergency order issued in August 2024.

Most recent closure: August 20, 2024 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

39Inspections

300Violations

2Closures

$2,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: January 13, 2026

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7.7 violations / inspection 7.7 violations per inspection

Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average

This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures

Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 20, 2024	Roach activity	08:22:00
Feb 17, 2021	Rodent activity	16:55:00

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $2,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Jan 6, 2025	5--2024065602	$600.00	Aug 20, 2024	Orlando
Apr 8, 2021	5--2021008195	$1,000.00	Feb 17, 2021	Orlando
Mar 3, 2021	5--2021002113	$200.00	Nov 3, 2020	Miami (Doral)
Apr 17, 2019	5--2018048364	$400.00	Aug 3, 2018	Miami (Doral)

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)

2026 — 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority

Jan 13, 2026 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

2025 — 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority

Jul 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

2024 — 7 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority

Nov 20, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Aug 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2023 — 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority

Oct 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2022 — 4 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority

Sep 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 2, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 1, 2022 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

2021 — 6 inspections34 violations · 27 high priority

Aug 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Apr 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

2020 — 5 inspections34 violations · 24 high priority

Nov 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V07 No bare hand contact

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2019 — 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority

Jun 24, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2018 — 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority

Aug 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2017 — 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority

Feb 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

2016 — 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority

Sep 8, 2016 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2016 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach last inspected?: Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach last shut down?: Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach was last shut down on August 20, 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 Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach?: The most frequently cited violations at Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach had?: Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach find?: Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach ever been shut down?: Yes, Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?: Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?: Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?: Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.
How much has Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach been fined?: Penman Diner in Jacksonville Beach has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.