CHOBAN GRILL
9475 PHILIPS HWY STE 4, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-514-7523
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Desserts at front counter with no lid. Person in charge added.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes, then handle clean exterior of food container without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dirty dishes at triple sink without sanitize step. Person in charge coached employee during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw gyro cones stored over soup. Raw shell eggs stored on container of cheese. In reach in freezer raw meat stored on cheese no longer commercially packaged. Person in charge began rearranging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter cut tomato, cut cabbage, cheese, hummus, cooked eggplant, tabbouleh 46-50F. Items are not lidded and unit is in defrost mode during inspection. Person in charge states moved items from walk in cooler at 1pm. Began icing items down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro, shawarma shaved in pan at 94-108F person in charge began reheating. Recommend holding on time. Rice, beans, rice in triple crock pot at 122-126F. Person in charge began reheating.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink blocking access to back hand wash sink. Cup stored in front hand wash sink. Items were removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at back hand wash sink by ice machine. Person in charge provided.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed toilet not flushing in employee restroom Person in charge states needs to call plumber as it is running constantly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on bulk rice container, dry goods in back kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior handle to walk in cooler with debris accumulated.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service item case stored on floor at front counter. Single service containers not inverted at makeline. Person in charge raised and inverted.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by temporary reach in freezer in back kitchen. Person in charge made accessible during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank at front counter unchained. Person in charge chained. Also two co2 tanks in back kitchen unsecured.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food items stored above items to be served to customers in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tool stored in back kitchen on food product. Person in charge removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge began remaking.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Desserts at cash register not protected, person in charge covered.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on line at 93F. Person in charge states has been out for less than 4 hours, placed in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in back hand wash sink. Items were removed.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training due to all expired.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment, behind cookline with debris buildup. Ceiling tiles are porous in back kitchen. Wall at ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer with grease buildup.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottled soda stored in drink ice.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken skewers stored on case of tomatoes. Also, raw beef skewers stored on case of yogurt. Person in charge began rearranging.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bottled soda stored in drink ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All time/temperature control for safety items in walk in cooler at 44-46F. Person in charge states have been in and out frequently. Observed door left open for extended period during inspection. Person in charge closed door. Will monitor temperatures and ice items and call for service if temperature does not come down. Also, cheese at front line not stored in direct contact with cold holding unit at 73F. Person in charge moved to other unit holding temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at cook line at 103F. No time mark or time paperwork observed during inspection. Provided paperwork to operator. Will discard at end of 4 hours at 3pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with debris buildup at front line.
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. No proof of employee training due to all expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in unmarked spray bottle. Person in charge identified and labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under fryers, along wall in front area. Also, porous ceiling tiles observed in back kitchen area.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta cheese opened 2 days ago per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coca Cola soda nozzle at front dispenser with debris buildup. Interior ceiling of ice machine in front of deflector plate with debris buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander of parsley stored in back hand wash sink. Person in charge removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of cut lettuce on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for falafel in water at 64F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler with dust buildup. Also, gasket to walk in cooler soiled.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat cut lettuce in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed lettuce to properly store.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from front counter. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks.
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 unable to provide proof of training for employees.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory is covered by large to go boxes on shelf. Operator removed items blocking consumer advisory.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of sandwich press at front counter soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles above triple sink not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
Food stored on floor. Container of oil in prep area stored on floor.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table/ cutting board area at prep table not smooth and easily cleanable. Paper covering peeling in areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped sleeve of single use to go boxes stored on floor under front counter,
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in prep area and warewashing areas
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.