Wonderland
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Wonderland, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Wonderland is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 u secured CO2 tank in back storage area near rear exit. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters above fryer station.
23-03-4
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in standing reach in cooler at corner of kitchen. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed flat of raw shell eggs stored on center prep table. Person in charge stated eggs were removed from reach in cooler 2 hours prior and returned to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
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. Observed opened deli ham with no date marking when it was opened in reach in cooler at corner of kitchen.
02C-03-5
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. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with 1 having no food handler certification. Other employee is certified food manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 tank near restroom through kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on center prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee water bottle stored on center prep table next to food items.
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on grass. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both lids on dumpster open in parking lot.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored under center prep table.
02D-01-5
45
Feb 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and operating without license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: At callback observed establishment with updated plans but did not send to plan review. Establishment began sending plans to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: At callback observed no change. Plans submitted 02/05/2025 and Plan Review stated they were working on plans from 02/03/2025 at time of callback. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink per old establishment plans has been moved to exterior of walk-in cooler next to soda machine and plans not updated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: At callback observed establishment with updated plans but did not send to plan review. Establishment began sending plans to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: At callback observed updated plans submitted to Plan Review on 02/05/2025. Inspector contacted Plan Review and they stated that they were working on plans from 02/03/2025 and have not had ample time to go over plans for following days. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Feb 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and operating without license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: At callback observed establishment with updated plans but did not send to plan review. Establishment began sending plans to plan review. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink per old establishment plans has been moved to exterior of walk-in cooler next to soda machine and plans not updated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: At callback observed establishment with updated plans but did not send to plan review. Establishment began sending plans to plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Nov 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and operating without license. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in standing reach in cooler across from center prep table. Person in charge rearranged raw food items for proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed house bibb next to three compartment sink with no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink per old establishment plans has been moved to exterior of walk-in cooler next to soda machine and plans not updated. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator unable to provide chemical test strips for sanitizing solution.
16-37-1
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster at west side of parking lot person in charge stated belonged to them stored on grass.
33-23-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster for establishment. Inspector provided choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed ox of single service to go boxes stored on floor in storage closet near soda boxes.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee beverage on prep table designated for employee items with no lid. Employee discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
43
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in kitchen, opened case of burger patties stored on top of butter. Manager moved to proper storage. In walk in freezer, open case of burgers on top of case of whitefish. In reach in cooler next to fryers, raw bacon stored over cooked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two partially cooked intact gyro cones in walk in freezer.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. To left of three compartment sink, threaded faucet with attached hose is missing a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Inspector had discussion with owner and discovered food contact surfaces in the kitchen were not being sanitized every four hours as required. Per operator, sanitizer is only being used when washing dishes. Inspector demonstrated proper sanitizer solution set up and testing of the solution and owner instructed manager on proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-11-5
High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Two partially cooked intact gyro cones in walk in freezer.
03C-98-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top reach in cooler has staining.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen and restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer for establishment.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled. Operator identified as degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of debris/residue on handles of both doors of flip top reach in cooler and stand up reach in cooler next to fryers.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank by restroom is unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor at back exit. Case of bottled water on floor next to shelf at three compartment sink. Gyro cone on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle laying in ice at soda machine. Manager moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket is soiled. Left side of hood filters have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle stored in reach in cooler next to three compartment sink above customer food. Operator removed.
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on mop sink is inoperable.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water at back door.
42-01-4
14
Nov 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine sanitizer, no test strips available.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank by back door area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom missing door closer.
32-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wonderland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wonderland on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wonderland?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wonderland.
How does Wonderland compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wonderland most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wonderland's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wonderland have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wonderland 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 Wonderland inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wonderland is inspected around four times per year on average.
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