JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three restaurants failed their inspections, while two others made the chopping block and were forced to close for a short period of time.
In this week's Restaurant Report, there were 16 violations found at the IHOP on 103rd Street in Jacksonville Heights. Among the high-priority violations, health inspectors found mold growing on sandwich buns. A mold-like substance was also found inside the ice machine and around the soda dispenser.
Health inspectors also spotted an employee touching pancakes without any gloves on. Another employee was caught handling money and then touching plates without first washing their hands.
IHOP didn't have to shut down, but it is due for a follow-up inspection
Next up is Aw Shucks on Old St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville, where inspectors found 18 violations. The restaurant was marked for having a heavy buildup of grease inside and under the cook line. Items -- such as potatoes, pasta, salami and French onion soup -- were marked at the wrong temperatures.
The restaurant was allowed to remain open, but it's waiting on a follow-up inspection
Down to Orange Park, 12 violations were found at the Orange Buffet on Blanding Boulevard. Two small dead roaches were discovered on the kitchen floor, and one live roach was caught on the kitchen wall. A combination of roach and rodent droppings were found between the stairwells and in a utility room.
The manager cleaned up right away, and health inspectors allowed it to remain open.
West in Macclenny, Papa Murphy's pizza on South Sixth Street was closed for a day after a total of 9 violations were found. It was cited for six lives roaches near the front door. Inspectors also found two dead ones lying on the floor in that same area. The cleanup took a day and by Thursday, Papa Murphy's was back in business after meeting inspection standards.
Back to Jacksonville, Fatball Sports Bar on the city's Westside appeared on the show "Bar Rescue" in January and was rebranded to The Bayou New Orleans Bar and Grille.
WATCH: Inspectors find roaches, rodent droppings at local restaurants
But rodent droppings recently caused a big headache for the manager and inspector. More than 100 rodent droppings were found, according to the inspection report.
The inspector came out a total of three times, warning the manager about the consequences of any more droppings. Unfortunately, during the third visit, 50 more were found, and the restaurant was ordered to close for two days. An employee was also spotted pulling up his pants and then touching raw chicken.
The restaurant later reopened with a spotless inspection.
Now to the good news. If you're craving some fast food, you'll want to try Wendy's on the corner of University Boulevard and Powers Avenue in Jacksonville's San Jose neighborhood. The Wendy's has had six health inspections in the last three years and passed every single time. Last week was no different, and the Wendy's earned a perfect score.