GRUB BROTHERS / SWISHER
459 E 17 ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904.353.4311
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold like growth. See stop sale. Moldy Bell peppers and a Lemon stored in reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored above spices. Employee moved jacket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright freezer gasket is soiled.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food with mold like growth. See stop sale. Moldy Bell peppers and a Lemon stored in reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored Next to can beverages, employee moved spray bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing Under triple sink where black hose is connected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled with a mold like substance, manager cleaned ice chute.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf across from managers desk.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a 2 qt container of chicken salad with prep date 4-7-25 and a 2 qt container of coleslaw with prep date 4-3-25. Verified with manager that prep dates are correct. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a 2 qt container of chicken salad with prep date 4-7-25 and a 2 qt container of coleslaw with prep date 4-3-25. Verified with manager that prep dates are correct. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish (76F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (74F - Cold Holding), both items stored ice bath storage container on cook line. Place there approximately 2 hrs ago from reach in cooler. Employee placing ice on top and back in reach in cooler after end of lunch rush. Item is on temperature
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on water hose spigot under ware washing area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink cups under prep table next to food and equipment
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with bracket and watch on wrist
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer with grease build up
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on wall over seasonings in kitchen area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven on front line with black build up
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket with solution stored next to condiments on front line
Jan 3, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in dry storage area
Fly sticky tape/device hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Flying insect device hanging over dry storage food items
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. A few old labels stuck on clean dishes
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Lights missing in both reach in coolers in prep area
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on can opener blade Ice chute in dining area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with Orange solution
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage in dry storage area
Sep 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. brisket (70-71F - Cold Holding) brisket was previously cooked then cooled in the cooler. Today brisket was taken from cooler and place in a ice chest until cook sliced beef. Unable to determine exactly how long beef been in cooler. Approximately 30 minutes to an hour. Manager put brisket back in the cooler to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled with black debris in dining room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean wet dishes stacked on shelf in dry storage room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bin under ice machine
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