Grill Express
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
35
Score
Across the available record, Grill Express has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Grill Express' 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
35
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) items in cooler near back door, large pieces of cardboard lining racks causing the cooler to not properly disperse cold air to all foods in cooler. tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); taziki (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved all time/temperature control for safety food to freezer to rapidly drop foods temperature. Retemped gyro 47, Tomatoes 47, taziki 36.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Chicken 47, chicken 48, taziki sauce 49. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
14
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (64F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler, employee stated he had item out to cook but then got busy so he placed item back into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice overnight (54F - Cooling) see stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice overnight (54F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line stained. Interior microwave on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Baby bottle and milk on top shelf above raw chicken and tomatoes in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table.
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-09-4
47
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee taking order at front counter, came to kitchen started putting on gloves, inspector stopped employee and he washed hands then placed on gloves to start cooking an order. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over cooked chicken in reach in cooler, operator placed cooked chicken above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line heavily stained. Interior microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by ladder sink by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cooks line, operator placed paper towels at sink. Hand sign missing at Handwash sink by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and gyro meat cooked 2 days previous, operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 opened water bottles on cutting board of reach in cooler, operator moved to the very bottom. **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. Phone on table next to Togo boxes on cooks line. Keys and baby bottle on shelf above single service glove boxes on back storage shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on cooks line with deep cut marks. Blender attachment repaired with black duct tape. Large silver reach in cooler the gasket is repaired with black duct tape. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor under reach in coolers is lower than the rest of kitchen floor causing a dip and making the floor not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of unused grill. The fryer basket handles. Hood filters above fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo utensils on floor under front counter. Small white Togo boxes on cooks line not flipped over.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on bottom shelf of table on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. 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/. New owner applied for license and plan review but did not complete plan review application, so no plans were ever approved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Verified with district office no plans on file. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
90
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator placed raw beef on grill changed gloves then placed rice in microwave and pita bread in container. No hand wash between glove change. **Repeat Violation**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef under raw chicken, operator placed beef above chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New owner applied for license and plan review but did not complete plan review application, so no plans were ever approved. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large cutting board on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clean dish rack in front of Handwash sink next to mop, operator stated he moves the rack when he needs it to prep chicken. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine bleach.
16-37-1
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. On cooks line, operator discarded knife block. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in bulk container on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Inside womens restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink bottles on cutting board of reach in cooler. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large cutting board on reach in cooler with deep cut marks. Blender container with a crack in it repaired with duct tape. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers soiled. Sides of fryers. Unused grill on cooks line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple Togo boxes on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef Pattie's in reach in freezer no container of cover, operator placed in container with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
32
Mar 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grill Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grill Express on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grill Express?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grill Express.
How does Grill Express compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Grill Express most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Grill Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grill Express have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Grill Express 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 Grill Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grill Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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