GRILLERS PUERTO RICO
2295 E IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine at prep area 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. Grouper and red snapper at reach in cooler on cooks line
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At bar and cooks line
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains stored on floor at walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door frame of walk in freezer
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line stored in 100F water with no continuous heat
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep are a Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Walk in cooler at sushi bar
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler outside
- 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. After several attempts dish machine was sanitizing at 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Orange bucket that raw plantains were stored in at walk in cooler
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked sausage at walk in cooler Raw beef stored over raw pork at hand washing sink at walk in cooler
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing grouper and red snapper in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with items before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with sanitizer stored with soy sauce and to go plates at sushi bar Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink outside
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Throughout cooks line
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pouring out liquid in hand washing sink by triple sink
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink at bar and triple sink 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 20 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Salmon at cooks line
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of plantain in walk in cooler Buckets of peeled plantains stored directly on floor at table next to cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage. Operator removed labels Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing pork in sink at prep area.Operator turned on cold water faucet Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in clear container at prep area Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp at sushi bar Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing salmon in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork and chicken at top compartment of reach in cooler temping between 48F-50F. Per operator items were bought to cooks line from walk in cooler less than two hours. Operator iced down items **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in clear spray bottle not labeled at sushi bar Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Thawed salmon on cooks line not removed from packaging while frozen per manufacturer's instructions
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Peeled plantains in buckets stored directly on floor at walk in cooler
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door frame of walk in freezer
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed salmon on cooks line not removed from packaging while frozen per manufacturer's instructions
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beef in container at sushi bar set on counter top,temping at 97F.Per operator item was cooked less than two hours ago. Advised operator to place beef in reach in cooler and emailed proper cooling handout **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at sushi bar had bowl in the sink Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at dish wash area Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets both make tables Gaskets reach in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.sent operator form for employees **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 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. Salmon vacuum seal not broken Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets both make tables Gaskets reach in freezer Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm. Will wash in dishwasher but will sanitize in triple sink till fixed. They are calling eco lab
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over heavy cream walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda Gunn bar
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi bar, hand wash sinks and additional room with bar Operator still working on getting to plan review Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.sent operator form for employees **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility was put on a warning to submit plans as inspector Borarro has noted remodel had taken place. Added sushi bar and lounge. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: 60 day extention has been given. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).