HILTON GARDEN INN PALM COAST TOWN CENTER GREAT AMERICAN GRILL
55 TOWN CENTER BLVD, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 3865862463
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Above fill line and in cooler overnight; cheese 44F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of albacore Tuna dented at top around rim.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One shell egg broken. Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on cheese and waffle batter. Person in charge time stamped.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine rinse cycle measures 195F.
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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. One employees certificate is expired.
Drain cover(s) missing. At coffee sink drain cover on floor sink is missing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging on over door. Person in charge removed
Aug 22, 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Alfredo sauce has an experation date of 5.20.24 on the box.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mac and cheese 49F. Mac and cheese was above fill line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 49F. Mac and cheese was above fill line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer/can opener both have debris.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under fryers.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Cooked chicken with a date mark of 1.22 today is 1.30.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked chicken with 1.22 date, today is 1.30.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front; sausage 128F; ( - Hot Holding) 2nd temperature 168F; ( - Reheating). Reheated to 168F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on bottom side of slicer blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor by fryers.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda on floor in dry storage area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. 2 ice buckets on floor in front of ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in freezer at front of kitchen has ice buildup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic containers on floor in dry storage.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine is not working at all. Per person in charge waiting on a part.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Muffins out for self service needs self hinged closer.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line chives, green onions. Person in charge discarded both.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Feta cheese in reach in cooler dated 8.1 today is 8.13.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Avocado cut through sticker. Feta cheese dated 8.1, today is 8.13.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Above fill line and in cooler overnight; cheese 44F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above fill line and in cooler overnight; cheese 44F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on cream cheese and cooked potatoes. Added to time paper work.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All food containers in reach in cooler are messy. Food debris on all containers and some have cross contamination. Can opener and slicer have debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in ice machine.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On floor under dish machine black debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline has ice buildup.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At bar; knives in between equipment. Person in charge removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Crumbs on bottom and sides below microwave.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several bottled waters in reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in back of cookline has standing water on bottom right shelf.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 74F; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge took from heat and placed in reach in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area. Person in charge secured.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer case of ice cream on floor, in walk in cooler carton of eggs on floor. In dry storage soda box on floor. Person in charge moved both items to store properly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in dirty container. Person in charge washed, rinsed and sanitized container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates at buffet not inverted. Person in charge inverted all.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish washer has black mold like substance on it.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it. Person in charge took ice plate out and placed in dish.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and hat on prep shelf. Person in charge removed.
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