Cj S Kitchen and Grille

2100 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL 32501

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Cj S Kitchen and Grille stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Pensacola average 95, so Cj S Kitchen and Grille trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Multiple items inside upright reach in cooler.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees medication on dry storage shelf in kitchen.

40-06-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged items thawing at room temperature in kitchen.

06-01-5

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright reach in cooler on cook line.

14-33-4

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Back kitchen.

14-72-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cook line front kitchen.

36-01-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2023.

50-17-3

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.

14-72-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. First reading 0ppm Second reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2022

50-17-2

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 55f, less than 4hrs reach in cooler cook line.

03A-02-5

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. Milk upright reach in cooler back kitchen.

02C-03-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks back kitchen.

51-11-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cook line kitchen.

36-01-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer back kitchen. Upright reach in cooler on cook line kitchen.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cj S Kitchen and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cj S Kitchen and Grille on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cj S Kitchen and Grille?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cj S Kitchen and Grille.

How does Cj S Kitchen and Grille compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Cj S Kitchen and Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Cj S Kitchen and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cj S Kitchen and Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cj S Kitchen and Grille 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 Cj S Kitchen and Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cj S Kitchen and Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.

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