American Grill
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, American Grill has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler, 6 individual reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed from package before thawing. Package states to keep frozen, remove from package before thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top reach-in cooler counter, shell eggs (68F -ambient Cold Holding). Employee stated eggs have been on counter for 2 hours. Employee moved to bottom section of reach-in cooler. In walk-in cooler, pasta (50F - Cold Holding); butter (66F - Cold Holding). Employee stated door left open for delivery, butter out for short time at breakfast peak. Ambient temperature 40f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area, bottle of hand soap and bottle of body lotion on prep table. Operator removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. In women's restroom, middle sink has extremely low water pressure.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, cloth towels stored in handwash sink. Employee removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At cook line, employee has no hair protection or beard guard.
13-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap stall, no covered receptacle.
32-12-6
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 walk-in cooler, 6 individual reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed from package before thawing. Package states to keep frozen, remove from package before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At drink station, coffee filters not covered/protected. Employee placed filters in bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster.
33-16-4
41
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In prep area reach-in cooler, pasta and gravy dates 8/22, 8 days.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, milk, butter, chicken (46-47F - Cold Holding). Door opened during morning prep and stocking. Manager opened walk-in freezer door to help cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room, spray bottle of air freshener stored on bottom shelf with single service items. Manager moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate from ServSafe only. Explained to manager needs to be dual brand with SafeStaff.
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by cook line reach-in cooler has bag covering sink. Manager stated line is clogged and blocked to avoid sink overflowing with on floor. Manager stated she is having trouble finding plumber that is able to unclog. Employees able to use handwash sink at drink station. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area on clean dish shelves, multiple containers and lids have old label or build up of residue from labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At wait station juice dispenser, areas above nozzles have black mold-like substance.
23-03-4
47
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
29-42-4
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**
01B-13-4
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**
14-01-5
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**
06-09-1
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.
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep area, light covers have dust build up.
36-73-4
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**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
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.
08B-17-4
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.
02D-01-5
50
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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.
29-42-4
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.
01B-13-4
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-09-4
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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep area, handwash sink missing soap. Operator stated dispenser is broken, supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
27-16-4
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**
14-01-5
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In public restroom, handicap stall missing covered receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted by manager office.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on oven handle. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
35
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
29-42-4
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, can opener blade has encrusted debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line, handwash sink missing soap. Operator had maintenance stock soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in handicap stall.
32-12-5
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**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, oven below flattop has grease build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open.
33-16-4
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**
02D-01-5
47
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
41-10-4
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**
08A-02-6
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**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near cook line blocked by cart and trash can.
31A-09-4
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**
53A-02-7
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**
16-37-1
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**
31B-02-4
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**
21-19-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking in kitchen area.
13-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drain under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler (bottom) near cook line.
29-49-6
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**
21-12-4
33
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen next to grill, liquid eggs and butter 61F. Item placed out approximately 1.5 hours prior. Items placed in reach in cooler to cool. In flip top cooler across from grill, sliced cheese stored overnight on top of pans 56F. Cheese discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Lysol spray stored on shelf next to microwave and over opened flip top cooler in kitchen. Chemical moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter where green hose is attached.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of flip top cooler near cook line, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat lettuce. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shelled eggs stored at ambient air temperature (74F) near cook line. Eggs moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top cooler across from grill, sliced cheese stored overnight on top of pans 56F. Cheese discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No plan could be provided. Inspector emailed plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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/ One manager working today. Manager states he is signed up to take exam. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven on cook line in kitchen. White cutting board on shelf in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit could be provided.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device could be provided.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 working today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and napkins in floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Juice concentrate in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment on cook line. Floor under dish machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer and oven on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket by cook line 0ppm. Solution discarded and refilled. Tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter near coffee area in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
14
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of sterno fluid stored on shelf above single use items in back storage area. Cans moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front serving area, two containers of milk 49F, container of butter 68F, container of cream cheese 68F. Items placed out approximately two hours prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat bread in reach in cooler (flip top) on cook line. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon stored over fully cooked sausage in walk in freezer. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half creamer stored in reach in cooler by cook line opened two days prior. Item dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board for flip top cooler on cook line. White cutting board in prep area. Employee states new cutting boards are ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can stored in front of hand washing sink on cook line. Can moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified manager could be provided. Manager arrived at end of inspection and provided certification. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for employee working today.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored under hand washing sink near bar. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink in bar. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single use items stored on floor in back storage area. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water coming from pipe under ice machine in prep area.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Yellow wet wiping cloth on prep table in prep area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of powdered sugar in dry storage area. Item labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in back storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back storage room.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse, phone, glasses stored next to microwave on cook line. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine including floor drain. Floor under cooking equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Two baskets of chips near front desk. Chips moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at American Grill.
How does American Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
American Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has American Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at American Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at American Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is American Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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