Choban Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
27
Score
Going back to 2022, Choban Grill has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Choban Grill's 27 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dirty dishes at triple sink without sanitize step. Person in charge coached employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes, then handle clean exterior of food container without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Desserts at front counter with no lid. Person in charge added. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter cut tomato, cut cabbage, cheese, hummus, cooked eggplant, tabbouleh 46-50F. Items are not lidded and unit is in defrost mode during inspection. Person in charge states moved items from walk in cooler at 1pm. Began icing items down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw gyro cones stored over soup. Raw shell eggs stored on container of cheese. In reach in freezer raw meat stored on cheese no longer commercially packaged. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro, shawarma shaved in pan at 94-108F person in charge began reheating. Recommend holding on time. Rice, beans, rice in triple crock pot at 122-126F. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink blocking access to back hand wash sink. Cup stored in front hand wash sink. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at back hand wash sink by ice machine. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior handle to walk in cooler with debris accumulated.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service item case stored on floor at front counter. Single service containers not inverted at makeline. Person in charge raised and inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed toilet not flushing in employee restroom Person in charge states needs to call plumber as it is running constantly.
32-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on bulk rice container, dry goods in back kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
27
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by temporary reach in freezer in back kitchen. Person in charge made accessible during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank at front counter unchained. Person in charge chained. Also two co2 tanks in back kitchen unsecured. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge began remaking. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tool stored in back kitchen on food product. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food items stored above items to be served to customers in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
74
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken skewers stored on case of tomatoes. Also, raw beef skewers stored on case of yogurt. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottled soda stored in drink ice.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at cook line at 103F. No time mark or time paperwork observed during inspection. Provided paperwork to operator. Will discard at end of 4 hours at 3pm. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All time/temperature control for safety items in walk in cooler at 44-46F. Person in charge states have been in and out frequently. Observed door left open for extended period during inspection. Person in charge closed door. Will monitor temperatures and ice items and call for service if temperature does not come down. Also, cheese at front line not stored in direct contact with cold holding unit at 73F. Person in charge moved to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bottled soda stored in drink ice.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with debris buildup at front line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training due to all expired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in unmarked spray bottle. Person in charge identified and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under fryers, along wall in front area. Also, porous ceiling tiles observed in back kitchen area.
36-73-4
29
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Feta cheese opened 2 days ago per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coca Cola soda nozzle at front dispenser with debris buildup. Interior ceiling of ice machine in front of deflector plate with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander of parsley stored in back hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of cut lettuce on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for falafel in water at 64F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler with dust buildup. Also, gasket to walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made hummus (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding) in top of make table. Operator stated AC is out so foods getting warmer faster. Operator rearranged items in top of make table to colder spot to chill hummus and feta cheese **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-22
50-17-2
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee working in prep area cutting raw chicken, put on new gloves and grabbed spatula at grill to stir foods without washing hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter used for other purposes than handwashing. Observed pieces of lettuce in hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on bottom shelf across from POS. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice bin soiled. Operatorcleaned ice bin during this inspection**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks in prep area not adequately secured. Operator chained up co2 tanks **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in prep area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table next to tomato wedger. Operator removed beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. The spit with gyro meat stored on floor less than 6 inches. Operator removed to properly store **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of Scoops in container for sugar and rice in storage area not stored above foods. Operator properly stored scoops in both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Choban Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Choban Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Choban Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Choban Grill.
How does Choban Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Choban Grill most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Choban Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Choban Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Choban Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Choban Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Choban Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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