TROUT RIVER GRILL
370 ZOO PARKWAY, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-757-4463
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. At prep area, observed 1 flying insect by walk-in freezer.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. At prep area, observed 1 flying insect by walk-in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, backside of slicer blade and guard area have food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves by triple sinks, metal pans stacked before air drying. Operator moved pans to air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. At cook line on lower shelf, microwave interior has burnt spots. Operator removed microwave from use.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed oranges and lettuce stored over ready to eat milk. Employee moved items to proper storage levels.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink room, 2 mops stored in mop buckets. Operator hung mops to dry.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell,eggs stored over cooked noodles. Operator stated employee just placed there while cleaning. Operator moved eggs to proper storage level.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, pans stacked before air drying. Operator stacked to air dry.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean dish shelves, multiple plastic containers has melted interior surfaces, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In prep area, exterior of bulk chicken breader bin soiled with residue.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, bulk chicken breader not labeled. Operator labeled. In prep area, salt/pepper seasoning container not labeled. Operator labeled items.
May 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line flip top reach-in cooler, cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F, 50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in cooler 30 minutes prior. Ambient thermometer shows 50f. All items moved to sheet trays and placed in walk-in freezer. All items 33f-35f after 30 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot box near convection oven, mac and cheese (129F - Hot Holding). Operator stated mac and cheese placed in warmer 30 minutes prior to. Operator stated door opened constantly. Mac and cheese moved to oven to reheat, 206f after 45 minutes.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in storage room in dining area, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In side room walk up window, handwash sink blocked by sign and merchandise stand. Operator moved items.
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. One employee certificate expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In storage room in dining area, 2 spray bottles with glass cleaner not labeled. Operator had bottles labeled.
Ceiling tile missing. At dish area, one ceiling tile missing, one ceiling tile falling down.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line, spooled in standing water at 94f. At prep area, scoop in standing water at 86f. Operator placed both items in water at 190f.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dry storage room, filters on front of ice machine have dust build up.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk-in cooler, finish worn off floor leaving unsealed concrete.
Dec 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area, spray can of WD-40 stored on lower shelf with nozzle directed at cutting boards. Employee moved can to proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in storage room in dining area, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front line, cutting lard on flip top reach-in cooler has black stains.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, metal and plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor at fryers has grease build up.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage room, open case of marshmallows stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dry storage room, vent covers on ice machine has dust buildup. At cook line, sides of cooking equipment have build up of grease and debris. At cook line, hood filters over flattop have build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. By dry storage entrance, bulk container identified as chicken flour not labeled. Employee labeled.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in dry storage area. Observed 1 flying insect at front counter area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in storage room in dining area, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator ordered irreversible thermometer during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees missing certification. Operator currently has employees getting certified.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at front counter not secured. Two tanks in dry storage room not secured. Operator stated he has work order in.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In dry storage room, cardboard lining 2 shelves on can rack. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. In storage room in dining area, case of magnesol stored on floor. Operator moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, grease build up on bottom shelf of bottom convection oven. Operator had employee clean.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room, case of styrofoam cups stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomato sauce on can rack in dry storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath on make line in kitchen, chicken and goat cheese 52F. Items placed into ice bath approximately 1.5 hours prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored at front counter next to plastic kid cups. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on make line in kitchen is not working. Reach in cooler across from front counter is not working. Manager states that reach in coolers have work order to repair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near rear exit door in employee break area. Manager states work order is in to repair.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door by employee break area.
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