Centy Way
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Centy Way has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited three times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Centy Way is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On upper shelf of prep table in center of kitchen, bottle of lotion stored above prep table. On storage rack in center of kitchen, can of body spray stored above can of tuna.
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects at lower shelf of prep table in center of kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen in white refrigerator/freezer, heavy cream (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (72F - Cold Holding ambient). Operator stated items in cooler since yesterday. Ambient temperature 72f.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen in white refrigerator/freezer, heavy cream (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (72F - Cold Holding ambient). Operator stated items in cooler since yesterday. Ambient temperature 72f. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, meat pies (117, 120F - Hot Holding). Heat not on in warming unit. Operator turned on heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen handwash sink, no paper towels. In women's restroom, no paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dish area, floor under triple sinks soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, ledge of fryer has build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen, interior top plate in microwave has encrusted splatter debris.
22-08-4
32
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. I kitchen reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese. Operator moved eggs to another cooler at proper storage level. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At cook line on stove top, togo bag used on rice/bean pot.
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At middle prep table on dry storage rack, spray bottle of orange cleaner hanging on shelf with nozzle pointing towards fish fry breading. Operator moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on stove top, rice (94F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice out 40 minutes, moved to steam table to heat. At kitchen steam table, jerk chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated chicken placed in warmer 2.5 hours prior. Turned heat up. At front counter warmer box, meat pies (120-122F - Hot Holding). Operator had employee increase heat in box. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen reach-in cooler, raw wings (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated wings out for order then returned to cooler. Removed lid to allow to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, ladder stored in front of back handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At women's restroom, no paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At men's restroom, door closer broken off. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over fryers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on stove top, spoons in standing water at 93f.
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen at prep tables, container of oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. At bar, 2 cases of bottle water stored on floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom, no lid on waste receptacle.
32-12-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar, one tank stored under counter not secured.
51-11-4
29
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, stew chicken (107F - Hot Holding). Heat turned off. Operator turned on burner to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen, 2 cans of air freshener and 1 box of gasX stored on upper shelf of prep table. Employee/operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen standup reach-in freezer, plastic bags of raw chicken stored over raw beef. In kitchen white reach-in cooler, raw chicken stored over cheese. Operator moved all items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at bar. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen back handwash sink, blocked by wire shelves and reach-in freezer. Operator moved reach-in freezer to allow access to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, back handwash sink has trays in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at bar. Operator supplied
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 1 employee, no employee training. After employee completes food handler training, please email inspector copy of certificate to comply warning. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen, top plate of microwave interior has encrusted splatter. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar and both restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen at prep table, styrofoam togo boxes stored on top shelf not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
32
Jan 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in restrooms, emailed operator DBPR handout.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Centy Way last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Centy Way on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Centy Way?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Centy Way.
How does Centy Way compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Centy Way most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Centy Way's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Centy Way have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Centy Way means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Centy Way inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Centy Way is inspected around four times per year on average.
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