PIRATE'S GRILL
1006 NW 76 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32606 · 3523288791
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches on floor underneath and behind reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025034465 | Jan 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over tomatoes in walk in cooler, employee stated the fish is employee food, food was moved to the bottom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Feta cheese dated 6/27, employee stated it was opened 7/19 with an old label.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer next to Togo boxes above drinks, employee moved sanitizer to the bottom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior door of ice machine soiled with black substance.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by Three compartment sink blocked by a dirty plastic container, employee moved container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. One light shield soiled with dust at entrance to kitchen.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee jacket on paper towels used at handwash sink. Jacket removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler with glass door has ice build up
Aug 27, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw portioned Chicken stored over cooked pork in walk-in-cooler. Raw Hamburger stored over French fries in reach in freezer
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Knife, Spatula, cooking ladles and utensil with food contact surface up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on and above prep table. Manager removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cup lids on floor in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Ready-To-Eat sauces ) in walk in cooler
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked rice in walk-in cooler dated 3/24.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in reach-in cooler next to cook line: cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated tomato was cut the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to cook line: cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated tomato was cut the previous day.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager stated creamer opened on 4/12. Manager placed proper date on creamer.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line. Shelf in reach-in freezer across from cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Garbage can blocking hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager moved garbage can during inspection.
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 of two employees missing training certification.
Food stored on floor. Container of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager placed chicken on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from cook line.
Stored food not covered. Container of sausage in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager placed lid on container.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
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 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. No proof of employee training.
Jan 31, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over bottles of beer in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches on floor underneath and behind reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pads stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
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. No proof of employee training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles stored at end of cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor behind cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf across from cook line. Manager turned containers over during inspection.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to cook line: hummus (47F - Cold Holding); taziki (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner on kitchen prep table next to spices. Manager removed bottle of window cleaner during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored in front counter hand washing sink. Manager removed container during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment probe thermometer stops at 50F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls stored on shelf across from walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored behind front counter. Manager turned containers over.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line.
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.