SURFSIDE GRILL & PIZZERIA
10545 S OCEAN DR, Jensen Beach FL 34957
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Back up low boy cooler not maintaining 41F or below interior ambient thermometer 47F
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to boxed wine in storage area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish in sink, employee removed
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box bulk oil
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm reran 100 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheese snapper over jalapenoes
No soap provided at handwash sink. Out side bar area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In pizza area
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used as Scoop inside Parmesan cheese at prep counter in kitchen. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
Mar 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. License for 66 has 106
Mar 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
No paper towels or soap provided at handwash sink at the bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Plans on historical file do not match what's observed. In the kitchen 3 bay sink and dish machine are on the opposite wall. Where the 3 bay sink was on the previous plan is now a steam table 4 top burner, flat top and 2 fryers. Dry storage is now a prep room. On the south end of bar by restrooms there is wait station and prep area where the walk in cooler and freezer is located along with dry storage area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. License for 66 has 106
Dec 30, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chemical improperly stored. Hanging from rack with clean dishes.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (55F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (55F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose by dish machine.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
No paper towels or soap provided at handwash sink at the bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Plans on historical file do not match what's observed. In the kitchen 3 bay sink and dish machine are on the opposite wall. Where the 3 bay sink was on the previous plan is now a steam table 4 top burner, flat top and 2 fryers. Dry storage is now a prep room. On the south end of bar by restrooms there is wait station and prep area where the walk in cooler and freezer is located along with dry storage area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Back up low boy cooler not maintaining 41F or below interior ambient thermometer 47F
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. License for 66 has 106
May 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink by dishwasher not accessible for employee use at all times- cart blocking it Moved
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- chlorine used at dishwasher
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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. Drink nozzle in bar area has some debris build up.
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.