CENTURION CAFE & GRILL

CENTURION CAFE & GRILL located in JACKSONVILLE has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

10201 CENTURION PKWY N #110

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13536672

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In grill side fliptop cheese, cheese, tomatoes cut at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 54F during inspection. Person in charge states was in temperature at 7am when he arrived. Removed excess items and will keep small amount for remaining time. Person in charge called for service during inspection. Half and half in small glass door cooler at 45F. Person in charge states had out of unit for approximately 5 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Cheese in fliptop at 46F. Item stored in shallow metal pan. Person in charge states has been on line for 2 hours. Person in charge moved to other unit holding temperature. Ham, cooked onions, cheese, in unit 43, 41, 41F. Small glass door cooler has been replaced. Items in unit 41F. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883065

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in back kitchen around vents.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on handle to reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in small glass door dressing cooler at front line, and in bread reach in freezer in back kitchen.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date packaged from self service items at front counter area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing, rinsing and air drying dishware without sanitizing step. Person in charge coached employee and set up sanitizer at 100ppm. Resanitized items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In grill side fliptop cheese, cheese, tomatoes cut at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 54F during inspection. Person in charge states was in temperature at 7am when he arrived. Removed excess items and will keep small amount for remaining time. Person in charge called for service during inspection. Half and half in small glass door cooler at 45F. Person in charge states had out of unit for approximately 5 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes made more than 24 hours ago in reach in cooler with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734682

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handles of reach-in cooler and reach in freezer in prep areas. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel observed under cutting board at flip top reach-in cooler at front service line.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Food items prepared and packaged on site for grab and go case missing date of preparation. Operator wrote date on all grab and go items in case. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef (48F-52F - Cooling) in pot in reach-in cooler since yesterday just before closing time. Cooked beef unable to reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect observed on cook line.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef (48F-52F - Cooling) in pot in reach-in cooler since yesterday just before closing time. Cooked beef unable to reach 41F within 6 hours. Stop sale.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back prep area soiled/ stained.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719442

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on several handles to reach in units in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Date packaged missing from salads in grab and go case. Person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese stored on lidded pan above fill line in reach in cooler at 47F. Person in charge moved to reach in freezer to chill. Retemped at 43F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Two employees with expired training 10.2024 and 5.2024.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with purple chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553350

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape on stand up reach in cooler handles in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Items for self service missing date prepared. Person in charge marked during inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizing wipes stored on shelf with single service items. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Slow leak under prep sink in kitchen. Dripping into catch bucket.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387456

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on handles of stand up units in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self service salads and desserts missing minimum labeling. Repeat Violation
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front line slow draining.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23. Person in charge renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Heavy cream dated 11/8.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad made 2 days ago not date marked. Person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site