Orange Park, Clay County

IRIE DINER

1177 PARK AVENUE, Orange Park, FL 32073

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Feb 18, 2026
City
Orange Park
County
Clay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-20-4

Detail 24378304

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee brought dirty dishes to the dishroom and rinsed hands with pre-rinse hose and then dried hands and got a take out container for a customer. Employee did not use soap.

01B-13-4

Detail 24378305

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Milk in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. Per operator, milk was opened over one week ago.

03A-02-5

Detail 24378300

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in walk-in cooler at 53F. Per operator, rice left out of the cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Lid was removed to rapidly cool.

02C-03-5

Detail 24378303

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. See stop sale. Milk in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. Per operator, milk was opened over one week ago.

11-26-1

Detail 24378302

Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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 reporting agreement available for Mikel, hired approximately three weeks ago. Employee signed form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24378306

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen handwash sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24378301

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 24041897

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for wiping cloths or the dishmachine.

14-01-5

Detail 24041898

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bin of rice. Chef removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24041899

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution in kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Chef remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23724357

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Chef primed machine and retested at 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23724356

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Plantains being held on time controls was not marked with time. Per chef, plantains prepared at 11:30 and Chef marked the time on chart. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23724359

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two containers of rice being held on cart in kitchen at 86F and 127F. Per Chef, both have been placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Chef voluntarily discarded 86F rice and reheated 127F rice to 183F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-71-4

Detail 23724358

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on microwave handle in kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23724361

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop at flip top reach in cooler in standing water at 83F. Chef removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23724360

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple sauces in walk in cooler stored uncovered.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23169309

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted machine and retested at 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23169314

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In far left reach in cooler, raw shrimp stored on top of container of coleslaw. Cook moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23169313

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains under heat lamp in kitchen at 92F. Cook states plantains prepared 30 minutes prior. Cook heated plantains to 208F. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23169312

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Case of sterno heat cans stored above single-service cups on rack near soda machine. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23169310

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside back exit on threaded faucet with attached splitter, the vacuum breaker is at the top of the splitter. Vacuum breaker is needed on both sides of the splitter with attached hoses. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-10-4

Detail 23169306

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee training documents missing date of birth, trainer's certificate number and/or date of training and/or date of expiration. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 23169307

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around the two vents in kitchen have dust/debris.

14-11-5

Detail 23169311

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two hood filters have slats missing creating a gap. Microwave handle in kitchen in disrepair, duct tape present on handle.

10-07-4

Detail 23169308

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At far left wall in kitchen, scoop in standing water at 75F. Cook removed water. Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 22805493

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at mop sink installed incorrectly at top of splitter with two attached hoses. Vacuum breaker needed at both sides of splitter at top of both connected hoses.

31A-11-4

Detail 22805494

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink by stove in kitchen.

53B-10-4

Detail 22805495

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing some dates of birth and some expiration dates for employee food handler certificates provided.

41-17-4

Detail 22805496

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in cabinet by POS system at front counter. Operator states it is window cleaner.

14-42-4

Detail 22805497

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two small gaps on the right in hood filter system. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22805499

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.

35B-03-4

Detail 22805498

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door by women's restroom has self-closing device broken.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 22485470

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 and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22485473

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing proof of training for three employees. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22485471

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in left corner by ice machine. Operator removed and discarded dead roach. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 22485472

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag in box soda rack with soda cases stored directly next to hand wash sink near dish room. Splash from hand washing observed on soda boxes.

14-42-4

Detail 22485475

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter system has two gaps.

08B-12-5

Detail 22485474

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepared products in walk in cooler are not covered. Operator covered all with lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-02-5

Detail 22024001

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. One employee currently working employed over 60 days with no food handler training.

36-34-5

Detail 22023999

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vent over the main cook line has build up of dust around the vent.

24-05-4

Detail 22024000

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets hung next to the bulk ice machine not inverted or covered for protection. Operator inverted the ice buckets. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22024003

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron stored hanging over cans on the dry storage rack. Operator relocated the employee apron. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22023998

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The two door reach in freezer door gasket has mold like substance spots at the center of the gaskets. Hood filters on the main cook line have build up of residue. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22023997

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top reach in cooler opposite the fryers has standing water at the base of the cooler. Operator had employee wiped out the interior of the cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22024002

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, open container of soup and stock stored without being covered. Operator had employee cover the products in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 21698126

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice x 2 started @2200 (47F-50F - Cooling) @1150 Rice left in deep pales. Discussed using sheet racks with operator. See stop sale.

22-41-4

Detail 21698129

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine at 0ppm. Person in charge set up triple sink 200 quats ppm. Person in charge called service on dishmachine. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21698128

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice x 2 started @2200 (47F-50F - Cooling) @1150 Rice left in deep pales. Discussed using sheet racks with operator. See stop sale.

11-26-1

Detail 21698127

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. Provided employee reporting agreement to person in charge and discussed. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 21698125

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir Spoon in water at 70F. Person in charge placed spoon in dish area to be washed and dumped water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21698131

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Double door Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.

16-46-4

Detail 21698130

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to food containers on drying rack. Discussed with person in charge.

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 21089269

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (66 - Cold Holding) had been taken out of the cooler and warmed 30 minutes earlier. Discussed keeping butter on time.

29-42-4

Detail 21089263

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed one of two hose bibs with no vacuum breaker and the other hose bib with two vacuum breakers. Person In Charge had employee place extra vacuum breaker on other hose bibb. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 21089267

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice cooling at ambient temperature with a temperature of 121F. Person In Charge placed rice in ice bath. Rice temperature after 30 minutes was 99F. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 21089264

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Person In Charge charge with expired food certified manager certificate dated 11/29/2016. They advised they are scheduled for a class May 25th. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21089273

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/ Observed no food certified manager present with five employees working at the establishment. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21089270

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. Observed one employee hired more than 60 days ago with no food handler training. Other employees have no been employed more than 60 days. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21089272

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of ribs with incorrect date mark two weeks earlier. Person In Charge advised that label was not removed when washed.

14-09-4

Detail 21089262

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with multiple cutting marks with stains at flip-top make table.

33-12-4

Detail 21089268

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed bottom of dumpster rusting in several locations.

08B-38-4

Detail 21089265

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of Tomato stored on floor in Walk-in Cooler. Person In Charge placed box of Tomatoes on shelf Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 21089274

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored behind the establishment located directly on soil and not on a non absorbent surface.

12B-13-4

Detail 21089261

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee soft drink bottle stored on shelf above food served to customers. Person In Charge marked bottle and placed bottle on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21089271

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry. Person In Charge hung mop on rack Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21089266

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food (Flour, sugar) removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container. Person In Charge labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 20438445

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One bag of brown and slimy heads of lettuce in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 20438444

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plantain (121°F - Hot Holding); cut cabbage (126°F - Hot Holding) in hot box on cook line, per manager both items have been in box for less then one hour, both items reheated to 165°F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 20438443

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line, employee refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20438447

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding cooked plantains and jerk chicken on time but does not have the written procedures filled out, manager filled out paperwork during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20438446

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on vent over cook line.