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SAN DIEGO GRILL

5535 S WILLIAMSON BLVD #656, Port Orange FL 32128 · 386-256-3521

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407007
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect in drink service area
High priority/35A-02-7
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021037466Jul 6, 2021Sep 9, 2021$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushrooms 98F, per operator less 2 hours stored on shelf near flat-top grill, operator discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Clint Cramer expired 12/14/2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle in bar lightly soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Show the remaining 10 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee styrofoam cup stored on shelf over reach-in cooler
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cap stored on top of paper towel dispenser at the end of the cookline
Basic/40-06-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch
Basic/13-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -bar area underneath ice well
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tile in bar area -base tiles missing on cookline wall
Basic/36-17-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures handout, operator posted
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -walk-in cooler green shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -floor drain in bar area
Basic/29-19-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, employee changed solution, retested 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect in drink service area
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 49F, per employee less than 15 minutes stored above fill line in top of reach-in cooler, employee relocated excess to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk stored in walk-in cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -blue cutting board in dishwashing area -soda gun nozzle in bar area lightly soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -glasses in front service area
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler noodles (4F-Cooling; overnight; operator instructed to discard.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-36-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cook line make table unit rice (47F - Cold Holding). Bags of rice stacked passed fill line, from overnight. Operator instructed to discard, -Bar cold holding unit milk (50F - Cold Holding, placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard..
High priority/03A-02-5
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.quat 400+ ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards food stained by food preparation area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator and was completely filled out a time of inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to disarm Marsala sauce in cook line make table unit. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Frigidaire freezer chest.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator relocated.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad station cold holding unit lid soiled with food debris and grime.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

6 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee went from raw food change gloves to put cheese on bread
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population. -picked up drink garnish with bar hands and placed in drink
High priority/09-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler pasta 44f
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
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. -butter
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -steam well Mashed potatoes,black beans,lemon chicken sauce,turkey gravy,tcs sauce 91f to 124f --steam well Mashed potatoes,black beans,lemon chicken sauce,turkey gravy,tcs sauce reheated to 164f to 167f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -mop sink at splitter for hose
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -ham and turkey
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -small cutting board on reach in cooler,cookline
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of hand sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -metal scrub pad in hand sink next to oven
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sweater hanging on shelf by microwave
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -char grill with build up of grease -stove burners with build up of grease -gasket soiled on glass cooler at bar
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cooler next to breading cooler
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease and food debris under cooking equipment
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee went from raw food change gloves to put cheese on bread
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population. -picked up drink garnish with bar hands and placed in drink
High priority/09-03-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler pasta 44f
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. -butter
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -steam well Mashed potatoes,black beans,lemon chicken sauce,turkey gravy,tcs sauce 91f to 124f --steam well Mashed potatoes,black beans,lemon chicken sauce,turkey gravy,tcs sauce reheated to 164f to 167f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -mop sink at splitter for hose
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -ham and turkey
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -small cutting board on reach in cooler,cookline
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of hand sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -metal scrub pad in hand sink next to oven
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sweater hanging on shelf by microwave
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -char grill with build up of grease -stove burners with build up of grease -gasket soiled on glass cooler at bar
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cooler next to breading cooler
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease and food debris under cooking equipment
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee touched sandwich while plating
High priority/09-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of reach-in coolers throughout the cookline have an accumulation of food debris -soda gun nozzle in bar soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to grill used to store grill brush, employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, operator installed paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in walk-in cooler
Basic/36-22-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to grill, provided handwashing sign and operator posted
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -paper towel dispenser above handwash sink in dishwashing area soiled -exterior of black microwave soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above mop sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloths stored in handwash sink near entrance to kitchen, operator removed
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Operator contacted Ecolab to order test strips. Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. -sprayer hose leaking
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Operator ordered new sprayer. Time Extended
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher put away clean plates and bowls without washing hands
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee touched fried chicken with bare hand while plating
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: cooked pasta 45F, cooked corn salsa 45F, raw salmon 44F, cooked ribs 45F
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk opened on Saturday, 12/2/2023 lacking date, operator dated
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area blocked by trash can, operator relocated trash can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in parmesan cheese in top of reach-in cooler, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -styrofoam cup stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed and discarded
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone and other personal items stored on shelf above reach-in coolers, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Ice buildup in large white chest style reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice scoop handle in ice bin in bar area, operator relocated
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knives stored between reach-in cooler lids, employed removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to table top grill, provided handwash signs, operator posted
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -breading station reach-in cooler door gaskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris -handwash sink and side of double door oven soiled -exterior of white microwave soiled, employee cleaned
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. -sprayer hose leaking
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall next to trash can in bar area soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 100ppm, operator refilled bucket, retested 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Warning

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.