SIERRA GRILLE
331 MARSH LANDING PKWY, Jacksonville Bch FL 32250 · (904)285-0400
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in prep area. 1 flying insect in dining area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in prep area. 1 flying insect in dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). Tomatoes were filled over lip of pan. Employee removed excess tomatoes from pan and placed in reach in cooler. Observed on cook line prep table Jack cheese (52F-56F - Cold Holding); Cheddar mix cheese (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Manager removed and placed smaller amount in ice bath. Inspector spoke to manager regarding Time As A Public Health Control for cheese held near grill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in prep area ceiling air vents dusty.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table near grill Jack cheese (50F-56F - Cold Holding); Mixed blend cheese (50F-54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese was brought out around 2 pm. Manager placed in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical bottles containing chlorine, windex and degreaser without labels. Manager placed labels on all chemical bottles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen dusty.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer bucket. Retested dish machine at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects on cook line. 1 flying insect near drink station in dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Cooked vegetables (119F - Hot Holding). Employee removed and reheated to 172F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups without handles used to portion on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold/flu medication stored on dry food storage rack. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of reach in cooler proportioned Guacamole with tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (50F - Cold Holding). Employee removed and placed in reach in cooler.
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. See stop sale. Observed House made ranch, Monterey Jack and Blended cheese and pico on cook line held on time control without a time mark.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee required training expired 2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle containing vegetable oil without label. Manager placed label on bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup used to dispense salsa on cook line. Employee removed cup from salsa.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on dry food rack. Employee removed and stored properly.
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line touch face with gloved hands and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Inspector was able to intervene and talked to employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near ware washing area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp in flip top cooler on cook line over jalapeños peppers. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Raw Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); (45F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Pico (45F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44.6F. Manager stated multiple deliveries, one during inspection, also cooler was in defrost mode.
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. See stop sale. Observed pico on cook line being held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on pico.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups used to dispense foods on flip top cooler. Manager removed soufflé cups from food items on cook line.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit and around ice chute.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner not labeled. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area. Manager removed and discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs from oven.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station located in dining area soiled around nozzles of unit. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent in disrepair in kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
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