Grilled Cheese Gallery
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Grilled Cheese Gallery appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2022. Grilled Cheese Gallery was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting Grilled Cheese Gallery on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. GOAT cheese, tofu 45F, butter 49F, cheese 45F; ( - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on French fries. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GOAT cheese, tofu 45F, butter 49F, cheese 45F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table. Person in charge moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on small reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in black reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks, knives and spoons not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closers on both bathroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
50
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 food handler training for one employee without food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Person in charge needs more time to get training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler door gasket torn. Observed walk-in cooler ambient 60F with NO gaskets on door. Door is kept closed with brick. Observed tape used to repair door on walk-in cooler with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (60F - Cold Holding); pork (59F-60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (60F - Cold Holding); velvet cheese (59F - Cold Holding); whipping cream (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with ambient air temperature of 65F Observed cooked mushrooms and sauteed vegetables (55F - Cold Holding)left on cutting board for current order. Discussed keeping it in the flip-top cooler or on time control. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (60F - Cold Holding); pork (59F-60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (60F - Cold Holding); velvet cheese (59F - Cold Holding); whipping cream (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with ambient air temperature of 65F person in charge unable to determine how long walk-in cooler has been ambient above 41F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. Person in charge stated they ran out of test strips.
16-37-1
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 food handler training for one employee without food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris and grease. Observed self contained hood fryer heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed hand washing station drains onto floor drain that is not designed to contain the waste water while waste water is draining. This results in standing waste water contacting base board and wall for small amount of time while water is draining.
29-07-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. Observed napkins, single service utensils, and straws stored on front counter under leaking AC pipes/vents. Person in charge removed single service from leaking area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-21-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from AC through out lobby and front counter.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys hanging over Mac n cheese and gravy. Person in charge removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler door gasket torn. Observed walk-in cooler ambient 60F with NO gaskets on door. Door is kept closed with brick. Observed tape used to repair door on walk-in cooler with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on floor at front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed walls and ceilings soiled with grease.
36-68-5
35
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on shelf below press grill. Observed 11 live roaches nesting inside wood counter. Observed 5 live roaches on floor/wall under counter to left of ice cream machine. Observed 2 live roaches on electrical wires under rack with bread in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: At callback, observed 4 live roaches on middle shelving unit under front counter. Observed 3 live roaches near electrical outlet under counter left of ice cream machine. Observed 2 live roaches in cabinet to right of register. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: Observed one live roach crawling on electrical conduit behind fryer. Observed one live roach crawling on plumbing under triple sink. Observed one live roach crawling on floor behind ice cream machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-22: Observed one live roach crawling up conduit/pipes near hand washing station. Observed one live roach crawling on ceiling boards in front of front counter near hole in ceiling. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed on floor under front counter. Employee cleaned up dead roaches and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: At callback, observed 1 dead roach on middle bottom shelf under front counter. Employee cleaned up dead roach and discarded. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: Observed no dead roaches. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-22: Observed no dead roaches during callback. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Jun 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on shelf below press grill. Observed 11 live roaches nesting inside wood counter. Observed 5 live roaches on floor/wall under counter to left of ice cream machine. Observed 2 live roaches on electrical wires under rack with bread in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: At callback, observed 4 live roaches on middle shelving unit under front counter. Observed 3 live roaches near electrical outlet under counter left of ice cream machine. Observed 2 live roaches in cabinet to right of register. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: Observed one live roach crawling on electrical conduit behind fryer. Observed one live roach crawling on plumbing under triple sink. Observed one live roach crawling on floor behind ice cream machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed on floor under front counter. Employee cleaned up dead roaches and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: At callback, observed 1 dead roach on middle bottom shelf under front counter. Employee cleaned up dead roach and discarded. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: Observed no dead roaches. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on shelf below press grill. Observed 11 live roaches nesting inside wood counter. Observed 5 live roaches on floor/wall under counter to left of ice cream machine. Observed 2 live roaches on electrical wires under rack with bread in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: At callback, observed 4 live roaches on middle shelving unit under front counter. Observed 3 live roaches near electrical outlet under counter left of ice cream machine. Observed 2 live roaches in cabinet to right of register. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed on floor under front counter. Employee cleaned up dead roaches and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: At callback, observed 1 dead roach on middle bottom shelf under front counter. Employee cleaned up dead roach and discarded. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on shelf below press grill. Observed 11 live roaches nesting inside wood counter. Observed 5 live roaches on floor/wall under counter to left of ice cream machine. Observed 2 live roaches on electrical wires under rack with bread in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License is expired as of June 1, 2025. Owner states he went online and paid already to renew it. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed on floor under front counter. Employee cleaned up dead roaches and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler and reach in cooler under ice cream cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in kitchen soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on flip top cooler and reach in cooler under ice cream machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac n cheese (118F - Hot Holding); gravy (121F - Hot Holding); pork (122F - Hot Holding) steam well left off for approximately 30 min per person in charge. Person in charge reheated all three products to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately two live roaches under hand washing station on wall and pipes. Observed one live roach on in wall storage shelves used to store food containers in kitchen. Observed one live roach on wall above bread storage in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water from hand washing station draining onto ground near floor drain. Some waste water is pooling in corner of floor and under equipment. **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed portioned bags of cooked chicken prepared earlier in the week per person in charge missing date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach on counter next to soft serve equipment. Observed dead roach on in wall storage shelves near food containers. Observed dead roach on top of white refrigerator in back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on flip-top cooler and small reach in counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table top oven soiled with food debris and grease **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed outside vents of enclosed hood system soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing under hand washing station repaired with blue tape. **Warning**
29-08-4
41
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink plumbing is leaking into bucked placed underneath. Person in charge state plumbing service has been called. Bucket is disposed of into mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed some work has been done however pipes under sanitizer side are still leaking. Person in charge is going to call service out again. Will need more time due to Storm to call service. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately three dead roaches inside mop sink. Observed two dead roach stuck to wall to right of mob sink. Observed one dead roach on bottom shelf of dry storage area off kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and walls in back storage area soiled with grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in back storage area soiled with grease build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on all coolers with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink plumbing is leaking into bucked placed underneath. Person in charge state plumbing service has been called. Bucket is disposed of into mop sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
78
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024.
50-17-3
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. Observed heavy cream missing date mark. Opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no chemical sanitizer or heat sanitizing available inside establishment. Person in charge asked for bleach from next door food service. Bleach on-site with test strip by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed zero lights inside walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on deep freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets missing on walk-in cooler door. Observed gaskets torn on flip-top cooler and deep freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair walk-in cooler door.
14-71-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed grease laden vapors on cook line and in dining area.
36-65-5
50
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house branded pump spray and aerosol can pesticide/insecticide on black chemical storage shelf.
41-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed floor degreaser, house hood insecticides, bleach cleaners, and sanitizers stored above filled bulk food bins. Person in charge moved all chemicals away from food products. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of uncovered red sauce with unknown white foreign objects inside. Person in charge did not know what objects were. Sauces were produced previous day and left uncovered overnight.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches on floor and walls under hand washing station Observed one live roach inside hand washing station Observed one live roach under triple sink. Observed two live roaches crawling on wall by electrical fuse box near hot water tank. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on front prep counter soiled and stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for triple sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed sandwich press soiled with Mac n cheese food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed self filtering hood style fryer soiled with grease. Observed old food debris under table top ice cream machine and table top oven **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of uncovered red sauce with unknown white foreign objects inside. Person in charge did not know what objects were. Sauces were produced previous day and left uncovered overnight.
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bread stored next to hand washing station exposed to splash.
08B-54-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on front counter reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and walls throughout kitchen soiled with build up of food debris and grease. Observed ceiling vents in hallway soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on floor under hand washing station. Observed approximately 23 dead roaches in glue trap under hand washing station. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in glue trap under triple sink Observed one dead roach on bottom shelf of black dry storage cabinet near single service coffee filters. Observed approximately three dead roaches behind table top oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed plastic like wall coverings separating away from wall creating places for vermin to nest by hand washing station. Observed hole in wall above entrance near walk-in cooler. Observed gaps surrounding electrical fuse box.
36-24-5
27
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) left above chill line in flip-top cooler for less than 1hr per person in charge. Person in charge placed cut lettuce in bottoms of cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Chicken 49F Cold Holding, Cut tomatoes 54F Cold Holding. Flip-top cooler left open next to hot fryer. Person in charge closed cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of shelf of dry storage near flour. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches stuck in glue trap on top of refrigerator. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches stuck in glue trap wedged in between shelf and hangers above deep freezers. Person in charge placed glue traps into trash can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed 2 dead roaches on dry storage shelves. Person in charge cleaned and removed roaches from establishment. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings on top of white refrigerator. Person in charge cleaned up rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato soup (48F - Cooling) in very deep container from previous day per person in charge. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) left above chill line in flip-top cooler for less than 1hr per person in charge. Person in charge placed cut lettuce in bottoms of cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed tomato soup (48F - Cooling) in very deep container from previous day per person in charge. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed large portion of raw meat above ready to eat tomato soup, refried beans, cheese. Person in charge placed raw meat on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed tomato soup stored in 6 - 12 inch deep containers to cool in walk-in cooler. Discussed other options with person in charge and handed out cooling tips handout.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small convection oven on front counter and two convection ovens in back storage area soiled with grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors, walls on front counter and cook line soiled with food debris and grease. Observed ceilings in dry storage soiled with grease and dust.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Duct tape used to repair walk-in cooler door's exposed insulation. Discussed with person in charge. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler door missing. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of shelf of dry storage near flour. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches stuck in glue trap on top of refrigerator. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches stuck in glue trap wedged in between shelf and hangers above deep freezers. Person in charge placed glue traps into trash can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed outside of ovens soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
22
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
37
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheddar cheese, bre (58F - Cold Holding). Over fill line in flip-top cooler. Person in charge removed some cheese and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station on cook line missing soap. Person in charge added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of butter, flour, dairy mixture not date marked. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair walk-in cooler door and reach in cooler door.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) gasket on walk-in cooler door torn to shreds. 2) gasket on reach in cooler, reach in freezer combo torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles through out cook line cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor, walls, Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1) Ceiling and walls near fry station soiled with grease. 2) self contained hood system on fry station soiled with grease. 3) ceiling vents in back storage area soiled with rust and black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor on cook line. Person in charge moved to shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk-in cooler door has exposed insulation present. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood system soiled with grease. 2) gaskets on all coolers and freezers soiled with food debris 3) sneeze guard soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Refrigerator in back has build up of food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomato soup in walk-in cooler at 39F - Cold Holding not covered. Person in charge added cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed wood floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk-in cooler bare ply wood. Not sealed, easily cleanable, non-absorbent **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grilled Cheese Gallery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grilled Cheese Gallery on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grilled Cheese Gallery?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Grilled Cheese Gallery.
How does Grilled Cheese Gallery compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Grilled Cheese Gallery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Grilled Cheese Gallery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grilled Cheese Gallery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grilled Cheese Gallery 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 Grilled Cheese Gallery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grilled Cheese Gallery is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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