Grom
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Grom has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked rice (56F-61F - Cold Holding) dated 2-14-2026. Employee stated was in cooler all morning, manager did not know when it was made. Manager voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler in squeeze bottles House made Ranch dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding); House made Aioli dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed squeeze bottles inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed in reach in cooler House made Aioli dressing (52F - Cold Holding) on top in a pan. Observed inside reach in cooler House made Ranch dressing (40F- Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Observed in reach in cooler squeeze bottle of House made Aioli dressing at 59F and squeeze bottle of Sour Cream at 69F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb located in front of establishment without back flow device connected to a hose. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding cabinet Sausage (120F-122F - Hot Holding). Employee removed and placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed cooked sausage in hot holding cabinet at (119F-122F - Hot Holding) also in Hot cabinet cooked vegetables at (120F - Hot Holding) and scrambled eggs at (118F - Hot Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked rice (56F-61F - Cold Holding) dated 2-14-2026. Employee stated was in cooler all morning, manager did not know when it was made. Manager voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler in squeeze bottles House made Ranch dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding); House made Aioli dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed squeeze bottles inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed in reach in cooler House made Aioli dressing (52F - Cold Holding) on top in a pan. Observed inside reach in cooler House made Ranch dressing (40F- Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
64
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding cabinet Sausage (120F-122F - Hot Holding). Employee removed and placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked rice (56F-61F - Cold Holding) dated 2-14-2026. Employee stated was in cooler all morning, manager did not know when it was made. Manager voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler in squeeze bottles House made Ranch dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding); House made Aioli dressing (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed squeeze bottles inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cough/sneeze with gloved hands and proceeded to touch equipment. Inspector spoke to employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made Samoan dressing (mixed with House made Ranch dressing)dated 2-11-2026. See stop sale.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb located in front of establishment without back flow device connected to a hose.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in employee hand sink located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at employee handwashing sink on cook line.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda in front stored on the floor. Observed container of sugar stored on floor located in back room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing located in prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor on cook line unsealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink. Manager hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
20
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone heating cabinet Sausage patties (110F - Hot Holding); Cooked eggs (115F - Hot Holding); Cooked peppers and onions (111F - Hot Holding). Door of cabinet does not close properly, gasket not sealing. Employee reheated items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed Cooked shrimp at 126F Hot Holding, cooked peppers and onions at 120F Hot Holding,cooked eggs at 122F Hot Holding. Employee will reheat items. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone heating cabinet Sausage patties (110F - Hot Holding); Cooked eggs (115F - Hot Holding); Cooked peppers and onions (111F - Hot Holding). Door of cabinet does not close properly, gasket not sealing. Employee reheated items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand sinks blocked with sanitizer bucket located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed establishment without proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 establishment without proof of required food training. Both employees present employed over 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand sinks on cook line and prep area without paper towels. Observed employee hand sinks on cook line without soap. Employee provided paper towels and soap for employee hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed heating cabinet door not closing properly, cabinet door not sealing when closing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind equipment soiled throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without previous inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor on cook line unsealed.
36-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
14-09-4
33
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb connected to hose without a back flow device installed. Operator will purchase back flow and install today.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink station in dining area soiled in and around ice chute and nozzles of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in employee hand sink on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a beard without beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed ceiling tiles over cook line not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed concrete floor throughout kitchen unsealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless bowl without handle used to dispense potatoes in stand alone cooler. Manager removed bowl from container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen in disrepair.
36-32-5
50
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib hooked to hose at mop sink without back flow device. Manager placed back flow on hose Bibb during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut chicken in reach in cooler at 52F. Cut chicken was over filled in pan. Manager removed the excess chicken from pan and stored in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink station in dining area soiled in and around ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of sanitizer solution stored in hand sink. Manager Removed bucket from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in stand alone cooler on front line large container of ranch dressing with cup inside used to dispense. Manager removed cup from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over cook line not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a beard without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting boards in kitchen. Manager removed towels from cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
43
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bowl of fries (82F - Hot Holding) on flip top cooler. Manager stated was for previous order 30 minutes prior. Manager discarded fries.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowl of fries (82F - Hot Holding) on flip top cooler. Manager stated was for previous order 30 minutes prior. Manager discarded fries. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bib in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on sandwich stations stained and deeply grooved not cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink at the end of cook line. Manager provided paper towels for dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
53B-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean containers with Old labels stuck to containers. Manager started removing stickers from containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without copy of latest inspection report.
51-18-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar and cooking oil stored on floor of back room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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
26
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over case of cooked bacon in small prep cooler in back prep area. Manager properly separated and stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken nuggets (129-132F) in hot box on cook line. Employee stated chicken was cooked 10 minutes ago and placed in hot box to hot hold. Employee voluntarily discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hoses bibb by mop sink. Gray hose attached to bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink sanitizer solution over 400ppm. Manager remade solution to 400pm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cook line Sanitizer bucket solution over 400ppm. Manager remade solution to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in sandwich station on cook line heavily stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor in back storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen and back prep area. Walls soiled throughout kitchen and back prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
35
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grom on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grom?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Grom.
How does Grom compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Grom most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Grom's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grom have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grom 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 Grom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grom is inspected around four times per year on average.
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