Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SORBELLO'S

195 BLANDING BLVD STE 1 · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 2, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3242024
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8054107
DBPR license2000899

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 2, 2022 1:42 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 4, 2022 3:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches under right side of dish machine in corner near back door. Observed one live roach on wall to the right of entrance to server alley from dining room. Operator discarded the live roaches during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings at end of cookline near reach-in freezer. Observed one rodent dropping left of stove top range on cook line. Observed one rodent dropping behind left fryer on cook line. Observed 12 rodent droppings behind not in use flip top reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Observed one rodent dropping between the prep tables opposite of cook line. Observed four rodent droppings under prep table near kitchen entrance into back room storage. Observed two rodent droppings under three compartment sink. Observed two rodent droppings at kitchen entrance to back room storage. Observed two rodent droppings in doorway of entrance to back storage room. Observed one rodent dropping on under left side of dish machine. Observed six rodent droppings to the right of back door in storage area. Observed one rodent dropping under AC unit in storage room. Observed one rodent dropping under breaker panel in storage room. Observed one rodent dropping at end of table in server alley. Operator discarded droppings during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler observed, noodles (46F – Cold Holding). Employee stated were made four days prior and voluntarily discarded noodles. In reach-in cooler near pizza oven observed, cheese (49F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51F – Cold Holding); pepperoni (51F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items were leftover from last night and has not been used today. Operator voluntarily discarded items.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler observed, noodles (46F – Cold Holding). Employee stated were made four days prior and voluntarily discarded noodles. In reach-in cooler near pizza oven observed, cheese (49F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51F – Cold Holding); pepperoni (51F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items were leftover from last night and has not been used today. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back storage area observed degreaser being stored over multiple containers of shortening. Operator removed shortening during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 Certified Food Manager certification expired from examination date of 5/16/17.

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine observed with mold-like substance buildup. Observed large mixer with extreme food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler observed pizza sauce and meatball mixture without date mark. Operator stated items were made three days prior and labeled with correct date. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17Intermediate53B-11-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed employee training cards being reused by changing the year of completion.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment observed multiple ceiling tiles missing or in disrepair. Above cook line observed ceiling tiles with water damage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind not in use reach-in cooler across from cook line. Observed 11 dead roaches on insect trap under left side of three compartment sink. Observed three dead roaches in separate dining room area near bathrooms. Observed one dead roach in back room storage area across from shelves. Operator discarded roaches during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee milk being stored over food for the public. Employee moved milk to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with extreme food debris buildup.

#6Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not self closing and does not seal completely when closed.

#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler observed shelves with extreme rust buildup.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket after use. Operator removed and hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.