GROM
204 THIRD AVE S, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at employee handwashing sink on cook line.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked rice (56F-61F - Cold Holding) dated 2-14-2026. Employee stated was in cooler all morning, manager did not know when it was made. Manager voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler in squeeze bottles House made Ranch dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding); House made Aioli dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed squeeze bottles inside reach in cooler.
Feb 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked rice (56F-61F - Cold Holding) dated 2-14-2026. Employee stated was in cooler all morning, manager did not know when it was made. Manager voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler in squeeze bottles House made Ranch dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding); House made Aioli dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed squeeze bottles inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding cabinet Sausage (120F-122F - Hot Holding). Employee removed and placed in oven to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb located in front of establishment without back flow device connected to a hose.
Feb 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made Samoan dressing (mixed with House made Ranch dressing)dated 2-11-2026. See stop sale.
Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cough/sneeze with gloved hands and proceeded to touch equipment. Inspector spoke to employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked rice (56F-61F - Cold Holding) dated 2-14-2026. Employee stated was in cooler all morning, manager did not know when it was made. Manager voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler in squeeze bottles House made Ranch dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding); House made Aioli dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed squeeze bottles inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding cabinet Sausage (120F-122F - Hot Holding). Employee removed and placed in oven to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb located in front of establishment without back flow device connected to a hose.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in employee hand sink located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at employee handwashing sink on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda in front stored on the floor. Observed container of sugar stored on floor located in back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing located in prep area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor on cook line unsealed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink. Manager hung mop to dry properly.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone heating cabinet Sausage patties (110F - Hot Holding); Cooked eggs (115F - Hot Holding); Cooked peppers and onions (111F - Hot Holding). Door of cabinet does not close properly, gasket not sealing. Employee reheated items.
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone heating cabinet Sausage patties (110F - Hot Holding); Cooked eggs (115F - Hot Holding); Cooked peppers and onions (111F - Hot Holding). Door of cabinet does not close properly, gasket not sealing. Employee reheated items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand sinks blocked with sanitizer bucket located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed establishment without proof of food manager certification.
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 establishment without proof of required food training. Both employees present employed over 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand sinks on cook line and prep area without paper towels. Observed employee hand sinks on cook line without soap. Employee provided paper towels and soap for employee hand sinks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed heating cabinet door not closing properly, cabinet door not sealing when closing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind equipment soiled throughout kitchen.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without previous inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor on cook line unsealed.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair 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 preparation wearing rubber gloves touch face and proceed to prepare food. Spoke to employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone hot holding cabinet Sausage patties (107F - Hot Holding); Chicken nuggets (118F - Hot Holding). Employee voluntarily discarded sausage and reheated chicken nuggets to 165F.
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 container of milk opened on Monday without date mark. Employee placed date mark on opened milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station located in lobby soiled around nozzles of unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand sink in prep area stored with spray bottle and utensils. Employee removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing sink without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for 1 employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. 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 clothing stored on food container. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on handle of oven located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled located in prep area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid opened. Employee will close dumpster lid.
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb connected to hose without a back flow device installed. Operator will purchase back flow and install today.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink station in dining area soiled in and around ice chute and nozzles of unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in employee hand sink on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless bowl without handle used to dispense potatoes in stand alone cooler. Manager removed bowl from container
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen in disrepair.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a beard without beard guard
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed ceiling tiles over cook line not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed concrete floor throughout kitchen unsealed.
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut chicken in reach in cooler at 52F. Cut chicken was over filled in pan. Manager removed the excess chicken from pan and stored in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib hooked to hose at mop sink without back flow device. Manager placed back flow on hose Bibb during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink station in dining area soiled in and around ice chute of unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of sanitizer solution stored in hand sink. Manager Removed bucket from hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in stand alone cooler on front line large container of ranch dressing with cup inside used to dispense. Manager removed cup from container.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over cook line not smooth and easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a beard without beard guard.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle on cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting boards in kitchen. Manager removed towels from cutting boards.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors throughout kitchen.
Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bowl of fries (82F - Hot Holding) on flip top cooler. Manager stated was for previous order 30 minutes prior. Manager discarded fries.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowl of fries (82F - Hot Holding) on flip top cooler. Manager stated was for previous order 30 minutes prior. Manager discarded fries.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bib in mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on sandwich stations stained and deeply grooved not cleanable.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink at the end of cook line. Manager provided paper towels for dispenser.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable through out kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. 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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee removed and stored 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.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar and cooking oil stored on floor of back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel from under cutting board.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without copy of latest inspection report.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean containers with Old labels stuck to containers. Manager started removing stickers from containers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen.
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