GREGORY PAUL'S
215 4TH AVE S, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-338-2496
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach near exit door. Employee killed and discarded from premises.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects in kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket, phone stored over clean dishes. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee hung to dry properly.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without latest inspection.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee drink stored with food served to public. Employee removed and stored drink properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets on.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach near exit door. Employee killed and discarded from premises.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Milk (56F - Cold Holding); Boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Observed many items cooling in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on rack over clean dishes. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on rack with clean dishes. Employee removed and stored properly.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food touch glasses with gloved hand and proceeded to continue with food preparation. Spoke to employee and manager regarding hand washing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor near cooking oven. Manager removed and stored properly.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands while preparing prepackaged foods. Manager spoke to employee regarding proper hand washing and glove usage.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed employee using mop sink drain pasta, and placed stainless pan with pasta in pan on edge of mop sink. Manager had employee remove from mop sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sautéed onions at 70F on table on cook line. Manager stated was made in am for catering. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions at 70F on table on cook 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. Observed no Proof of required state approved employee training not available for employees.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in ware was area stored on drying rack. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed freezer gaskets soiled in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked frozen spinach thawing on top of freezer. Manager placed in cooler.
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