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FLYING IGUANA

With 8 documented inspections, FLYING IGUANA in NEPTUNE BEACH has achieved a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

207 Atlantic Boulevard
Florida, 32266
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942964

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vent near ice machine soiled.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef on tray thawing. Manager had employee place beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados with stickers on them in portable cart near entrance of kitchen. Manager removed avocados to be washed properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect near bar area.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed milk dated 8-20-2025. See stop sale
  • 03F-02-5: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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Cut tomatoes on traveling cart being held on TIME As A Public Health Control with time mark. Employee placed time mark on traveling cart. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders soiled in bar area. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890681

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use tongs stored in standing water at 76F. Manager removed tongs from water. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in cooler with food served to public. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on phone while engaging in food preparation handle phone and continue to prepare food. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle ready to eat flour tortillas with bare hands. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored over large uncovered containers of queso. Manager removed eggs and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890134

  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 3 containers of salmon in ROP state not frozen. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed grouper, Mahi and Tuna completely thawed in reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on raw beef and Salmon without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed establishment still conducting ROP with out HACCP plan sent to Tallahassee. Inspector spoke with Nelson regarding ROP , he stated they were instructed not to conduct ROP. Inspection of walk in cooler with ROP of chicken and fish. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777880

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on dry rack wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados on flip top cooler with stickers on them.
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 3 containers of salmon in ROP state not frozen. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed lime aioli made with dairy dated 9-4-2024. See stop sale. Observed Chipotle aioli made with dairy dated 8-21-2024. See stop sale.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on raw beef and Salmon without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586242

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored at ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless steel bowls on rack near dish area. Clear plastic cups in server station in dining area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in outside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up in outside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in service bar ice bin at bar. Scoop moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple colored cutting boards stored on rack in kitchen near make window. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632035

  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed operator in the process of completing HACCP and Variance but has not sent it. Inspector will provide mailing information. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed still the same at callback. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585999

  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed operator in the process of completing HACCP and Variance but has not sent it. Inspector will provide mailing information. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376472

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at top of unit with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed air vent near ware washing area soiled. Observed walk in freezer soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance.