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TAILGATE GRILL 1503 MEC BUILDING

1 TIAA BANK FIELD DR, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904.633.6362

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2616220
Grade history
SEP 23
NOV 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-8
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-8
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belongings stored next to single use napkins. Operator removed employees bags to properly store.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, manager placed some
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner above clean pans, manager moved it
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom, emailed one
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hanging hose side, mgr placed one
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hanging side of splitter
High priority/29-42-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both restrooms
Basic/31B-04-4

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.