Gregory Paul's
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Gregory Paul's stretching back to 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Jacksonville Beach restaurants, the typical score is 73; Gregory Paul's is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table . Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket , phone stored over clean dishes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee hung to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in prep area.
35A-02-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without latest inspection.
51-18-6
74
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee drink stored with food served to public. Employee removed and stored drink properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets on.
13-07-4
90
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Milk (56F - Cold Holding); Boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Observed many items cooling in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach near exit door. Employee killed and discarded from premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on rack over clean dishes. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on rack with clean dishes. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions at 70F on table on cook line.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sautéed onions at 70F on table on cook line. Manager stated was made in am for catering. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands while preparing prepackaged foods. Manager spoke to employee regarding proper hand washing and glove usage. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed employee using mop sink drain pasta, and placed stainless pan with pasta in pan on edge of mop sink. Manager had employee remove from mop sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-27-4
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. Observed no Proof of required state approved employee training not available for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed no Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed freezer gaskets soiled in prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked frozen spinach thawing on top of freezer. Manager placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in ware was area stored on drying rack. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
39
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked vegetables (68F); sweet plantains (70F); cooked ham (68F); vegetable broth (70F) stored in small white chest freezer inside prep room. Freezer has an ambient temperature of 70F. Manager stated food was placed in freezer 3 days ago. Manager discarded food.
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Manager chewing gum while preparing food in back prep area. Reviewed with manager.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch and a bracelet while preparing food in back prep area. Reviewed policy with manager
13-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair by back prep room. Floor in disrepair in side prep room.
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. cooked vegetables (68F); sweet plantains (70F); cooked ham (68F); vegetable broth (70F) stored in small white chest freezer inside prep room. Freezer has an ambient temperature of 70F. Manager stated food was placed in freezer 3 days ago. Manager discarded food. See stop sale.
03A-05-5
70
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pre portions of raw beef stored over blanched green beans in small chest freezer near the register. Manager properly separated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink threaded faucet
29-42-4
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. Electrical drill stored next to in use prep table on cook line. Manager properly stored drill. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored cooked stuffed zucchini not covered in stand alone cooler on left side food prep area. Manager properly covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gregory Paul's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gregory Paul's on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gregory Paul's?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gregory Paul's.
How does Gregory Paul's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Gregory Paul's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Gregory Paul's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gregory Paul's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gregory Paul's 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 Gregory Paul's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gregory Paul's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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