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SYRIANA GRILL

6859 ST AUGUSTINE RD, Jacksonville FL 32217 · (904) 723-4075

Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats53
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616081
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen. Swatted by manager.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Dec 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/25
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Prepped foods In reach in cooler uncovered. Cooked beef.
Basic/08B-12-5
Sep 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Expired 6/1/25
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. Marked by manger.
Intermediate/41-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen dispenser not functioning. Fixed by manger.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go items not inverted.
Basic/25-05-4
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · At todays callback : test scheduled next week Time Extended/Return visit May 15, 2025 · At today's callback : awating result. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager credentials. Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · At todays callback : test scheduled next week Time Extended/Return visit May 15, 2025 · At today's callback : test taken today . Awaiting results. Time Extended
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · At todays callback : test scheduled next week Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager credentials. Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · At todays callback : test scheduled next week Time Extended
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat stored in shopping bag.
High priority/14-31-5
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/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager credentials. Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in men's restroom.
Basic/36-64-5
Aug 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle. Degreaser by utensils. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towels dispenser jammed. Fixed by manger.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen. Swatted by manager.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing sneeze guard protection at frontline butter items.
High priority/08B-01-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned cutting board by kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Gave form.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Implemented today.
Intermediate/11-26-1

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.