PLAYERS GRILLE
10140 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904.503.2641
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 Flies in rear kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top shelf in walk in cooler over cooked ham, tortillas. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Beer cheese sauce in walk in cooler dated 6/29.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dish pit sits lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cajun ranch made in house with buttermilk held out of refrigeration at 65F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea urn nozzles with debris accumulated. Slicer and can opener with debris accumulated.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server line wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible at side door in dining room, back doors in kitchen.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left side of dumpster missing lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice accumulation in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at bar hand wash sink, at hand wash sink at cook line. Also, paper towel dispenser not functioning at cook line hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks with debris accumulated. Also, gaskets at low boy reach in freezer with mold like substance accumulation.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee returned from outside then engaged in Food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single service cups stored under papers towels dispenser at Hand Wash Sink. Wait-station.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food service employee eating in prep area. Bowl of food and drink on cutting board. Moved by employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose / torn cooler gasket. Prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 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 at 110°. ( recently added some to the batch). Reheated to 190°.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, sanitizer, stored by spices in kitchen Moved by manager. Chemical spray bottle, spall purpose cleaner, by silverware. Wait-station. Moved by manager.
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 any employee training available
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spices.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor. Behind cook line.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle on dusty part of top of oven. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen by pizza oven. ( old cooler )
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple at dry rack.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at Hand Wash Sink at cookline. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, windex, next to single service. Moved by manager.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat date marked 1/2 in walk in cooler. Per Person In Charge actual date is 1/26. Marked by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker next to and touch clean plates on lower rack. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tubs of cooked wings under plumbing in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles on dusty / soiled oven top. Moved by manager.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 Flies in rear kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxed foods on kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service pizza boxes on floor. Dry goods.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler. Pizza line.
Jan 29, 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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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of pizza prep cooler.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked wings in walk in cooler. Covered by manager.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.