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CRUISERS GRILL

With 11 documented inspections, CRUISERS GRILL in JACKSONVILLE BEACH has achieved a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

319 23 AVE S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13511872

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507219

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in raw breading reach in cooler Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); Raw seasoned chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 59F. Employee removed all products from cooler and placed in walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cole slaw (54F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) House made burger ranch (55F - Cold Holding). Observed in drawer cooler under grill Raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice bath on items. Observed at main reach in cooler Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Items were in pans inside stainless pans. Manager removed items from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed breading cooler with Raw Fish at 52F, Raw chicken 56F, Milk wash at 56F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager will place items on ice bath. Observed in reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cut tomatoes 56F, Cole slaw 54F, House made ranch burger sauce 58F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager will place items on ice bath. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed in breading cooler at the entrance of kitchen Mahi chunks, Flounder ,Cod fish , Raw chicken breast, Raw chicken chunks at 48F-54F. See stop sale. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Employee stated that all items were left in cooler overnight. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13502849

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in raw breading reach in cooler Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); Raw seasoned chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 59F. Employee removed all products from cooler and placed in walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cole slaw (54F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) House made burger ranch (55F - Cold Holding). Observed in drawer cooler under grill Raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice bath on items. Observed at main reach in cooler Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Items were in pans inside stainless pans. Manager removed items from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed breading cooler with Raw Fish at 52F, Raw chicken 56F, Milk wash at 56F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager will place items on ice bath. Observed in reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cut tomatoes 56F, Cole slaw 54F, House made ranch burger sauce 58F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager will place items on ice bath. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10955188

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and air vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed missing ceiling tiles in prep area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door .
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open during inspection. Employee closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed house made burger ranch made with dairy dated 8-13-2025. See stop sale.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment business license expired June 1st 2025. Manager was able to get business license renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken wings located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in raw breading reach in cooler Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); Raw seasoned chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 59F. Employee removed all products from cooler and placed in walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cole slaw (54F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) House made burger ranch (55F - Cold Holding). Observed in drawer cooler under grill Raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice bath on items. Observed at main reach in cooler Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Items were in pans inside stainless pans. Manager removed items from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink located outside without back flow device on one end of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer in prep area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label located in ware washing area. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787744

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8887956

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on cook line reach in cooler door gasket torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dishwasher machine at 146F-153F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch hat and proceeded to prep food. Manager spoke to employee, employee removed glove and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding). Stainless pans not sealing in cooler top where air is coming from cooler. Manager will place ice bag on top of TCS items. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Observed in flip top cooler at the entrance of cook line Raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Container was filled and half way in pan raw chicken temperature was 42F. Manager removed half of raw chicken and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing Sanitizer stored on cooler next to glasses in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789745

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines soiled near ice chutes of units. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled / dusty in kitchen.. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed multiple employee open drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on food containers on dry storage rack.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024. Operator was able to update the business license to current during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8672417

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583708

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at entrance of kitchen soiled at and around top of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in cook line deeply grooved. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of prep table near washing area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed fresh minced garlic in a pan dated 4-29-2024. See stop sale.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter added with hose attached without back flow device on either end of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one certified food manager expired.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Hot water sanitizing dish machine at 205F Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583603

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348201

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines in kitchen soiled on the interior near ice chutes. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top coolers cutting boards deeply grooved.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with beards engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket of reach in flip top cooler on cook line torn.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets on cook line soiled. Observed grill filters soiled over grill area.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open . Manager closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen with sink stating broken. Manager stated that pipe under sink leaks.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar dish machine not sanitizing properly read 0ppm. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 1 flying insect near ware washing area. 2 flying insects in bar area.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow devices on splitter.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with boxes at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed boxes from in front of hand sink. Corrected On-Site