AMERICAN GRILL
Herschel Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32205
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in handicap stall.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, lean pans stacked before air drying. Operator spoke to employees present. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, oven below flattop has grease build up.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, bulk flour container not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area, walk-in cooler, milk (44F - Cold Holding); salmon (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items have been in walk-in cooler and not removed today. Operator also stated they just received a delivery and driver propped door open for extended time. Retemps taken after 1 hour, all items at 44f. Ambient temperature has dropped from 58f to 40f. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At dish area, splitter on mop sink faucet missing backflow preventer on hose leading to hose reel.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, can opener blade has encrusted debris.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line, handwash sink missing soap. Operator had maintenance stock soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-19-4:Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket on counter next to clean coffee cups. Bucket moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking in kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drain under dish machine. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler (bottom) near cook line.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Yellow wiping cloth near coffee station. White wiping cloth in back prep area. Repeat Violation
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Both employees working in food service area only washed hands for approximately 3-5 seconds. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw beef burgers stored on top of ready to eat potatoes. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of grill cleaner stored on shelf with dry pasta on cook line. Cleaner moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near cook line blocked by cart and trash can.
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager - one manager present has expired certification and is scheduled to take exam. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for testing quaternary sanitizer. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).