PGA BAR & GRILL
2400 YANKEE CLIPPER DR, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-741-0040
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line, cheese sauce (118F - Hot Holding). Manager stated cheese was reheated and placed in warmer 2 hours prior. Manager reheated cheese sauce to 176f.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. Emailed operator seating change evaluation form.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor at ramp has build up of black residue/debris.
Jan 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location. Operator is working with his corporate contact to get plans submitted and approved. Application was completed 9/26/2024, denied 12/16/2024 for lack of communication.
Oct 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location. Operator is working with his corporate contact to get plans submitted and approved. Application was completed 9/26/2024, denied 12/16/2024 for lack of communication.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on counter, shell eggs (75F ambient - Cold Holding). Manager stated eggs out 20 minutes for orders. Eggs returned to reach-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop,sink missing backflow preventer. Operator removed splitter.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location. Operator is working with his corporate contact to get plans submitted and approved. Application was completed 9/26/2024, denied 12/16/2024 for lack of communication.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sign at Dogfish Bar.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At wait station, sanitizer bucket stored on counter. Operator moved bucket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with soiled water. Operator hung mop.
Aug 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location.
May 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location.
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At Dogfish bar, ice for drinks on table next to bar seat and walkway. Operator moved ice to protected counter.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. Emailed operator seating change form.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach-in freezer, ice build up at cooling unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sign at Dogfish bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink has backflow preventer in wrong place, enforce splitter. Operator moved to end of splitter.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 16 seats. No plans on file.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled under shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler drawers gaskets soiled.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Hold up of line scale on door of dish machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach-in freezer, cardboard used to line bottom shelf. Employee removed cardboard.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At precheck stand in dining room, employee backpack and jackets stored on single service items. Operator had employee move personal items.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. At cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 0, retest 2.11). Operator made new bucket to proper concentration.
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter, raw bacon 68F. Bacon placed on counter approximately 45 minutes prior. Bacon placed in reach in cooler to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter at mop sink where no hose is attached. Breaker added.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. Side plates in server station of dining area. Plates inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses in bar area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked by grill in kitchen.
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