MARIANAS GRINDS
11380 BEACH BLVD #10, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 206.612.6596
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed both items to a nearby reach-in cooler to chill.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two filets of commercially packaged fish and one salmon in reach-in cooler drawer below grill, thawed and sealed in the commercially packaging with label on packaging to remove prior to thawing. See stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two pieces of commercially packaged fish and one salmon in reach-in cooler drawer below grill, thawed and sealed in the commercially packaging with label on packaging to remove prior to thawing. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in fridge, and reach-in cooler drawers below grill soiled. Operator started cleaning gaskets during this inspection.
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) test strip dark blue and exceeded maximum concentration allowed. Operator remade solution and tested at 100ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. bowl and cups without handle used to dispense rice, ham, Portuguese Sausage. Operator started to remove bowl and souflee cups from foods.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelves in reach in freezer in front of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawers below grill soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood above fryers and grill soiled.
Reach-in cooler/ reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer in back of kitchen soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen area and at cook line soiled.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed both items to a nearby reach-in cooler to chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) at front service station. Operator remade solution and retested at 100ppm
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid on flip top reach-in cooler in prep area next to microwave in disrepair.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area
Apr 16, 2024Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter near soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Labels with date prepared and location of where prepared missing from tres leche and flan in grab and go front glass case cooler in dining area
Jul 28, 2023Inspection 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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Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed establishment unable to answer questions regarding basic questions about allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight Food Allergens.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two C02 tanks next to drink station not secured. Manager was able to secure C02 tanks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in middle of kitchen. 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 phone stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile next to back door in disrepair.
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.