AMERICAN GRILL
Herschel Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32205
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area on lower shelf, plastic cups used as scoop in bulk salt container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach-in cooler in prep area, 8 packages of reduced oxygen packaging salmon not removed from sealed packages. **Repeat Violation**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, cell phone on prep counter.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area, light covers have dust build up.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong stored on oven handle. Operator moved to counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple cases of unwashed produce items stored over ready to eat foods.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area on lower shelf, container identified as waffle batter not labeled.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler in prep area, 8 packages of reduced oxygen packaging salmon not removed from sealed packages. **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. At mop sink near dish area, vacuum breaker located in incorrect spot. Vacuum breaker needs to be located at end of splitter on side leading to hose reel. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area, small glass used in bulk granola. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach-in cooler in prep area, 2 packages of rop salmon not removed from sealed packages. Showed manager label and explained necessary steps. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In public restroom, handicap stall missing covered receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted by manager office.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on oven handle. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. **Repeat Violation**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler in prep area, 2 packages of rop salmon not removed from sealed packages. Showed manager label and explained necessary steps. Operator discarded.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink near dish area, vacuum breaker located in incorrect spot. Vacuum breaker needs to be located at end of splitter on side leading to hose reel.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A cook line, black cart stored in front of handwash sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At drink station by kitchen entrance, metal coffee filter holder stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep area, handwash sink missing soap. Operator stated dispenser is broken, supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At drink station by kitchen entrance, hot water turned off.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).