Happy Grilled Cheese
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Happy Grilled Cheese has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Happy Grilled Cheese trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can. Tomato sauces.
01B-01-4
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. Emailed sheet **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Three compartment sink. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels. Scouring pads in Hand Wash Sink.
31A-11-4
64
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled residue exterior of Bulk food containers
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service not inverted
25-06-4
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Only employee with training expired on 5/2025 **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. For one new employee here
11-26-1
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In downstairs storage
38-12-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Gave him my name to find it on email, found it **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Faucet handles on triple sink and interior of sanitizer bucket, also side of flat grill **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 2 legs missing from mop sink, leaning a little bit
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf above cold cut, upright cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on triple sink
29-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on shelf above soda syrup, front counter **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between
14-42-4
35
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife left only 15 seconds, explained to manager
22-50-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46-50f cut lettuce and coleslaw on ice, explained to employee and she pushed them into ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator could not find it in a couple of stores, ordered in amazon **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For raw ground beef, time on, no procedure, employee wrote it in procedure **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked yesterday morning **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Lid in soiled container by cook line
24-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead by storage shelf by ice machine, cleaned by employee **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can, front counter, and one open container above soda syrup boxes, front counter, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along walls and under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Above ice machine, employee placed it on deli paper **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beach cooler for fries
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quat in bucket, made new solution, 2000 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
29
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in triple sink, test strip turned blue, explained to him, he made new solution, 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink
16-33-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured them, by front counte, also a couple in basement storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in bet them
14-42-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In ice machine area
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado and tomatoes on shelf above cold cuts, upright cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf, bulk, employee wrote name on **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Residue build up on exterior of bulk food containers.
23-03-4
90
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in prep area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent activity dropping in basement **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. AC line condensation drains into hand sink in employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above soda syrup box, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead by restroom door, 10 dead roaches in crack by stairs in basement **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Mgr secured them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils in dirty container by cook line **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in drawer unit, pad around can opener **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in triple sink
29-11-4
35
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 3 whole turkeys at 71°. 72°. 70°. Since 7 am.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 whole turkeys at 71°. 72°. 70°. Since 7 am.
01B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rear restroom door left open. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism on restroom door disabled. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Bathroom in back area in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Still the same **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in downstairs basement area with multiple holes and falling apart over dry storage area and other areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Some repairs made **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in cooler on cook line with torn gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Still the same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in walls in downstairs basement area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Some repairs made **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink blocked / inaccessible due to multiple containers in sink Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made Sunday not date marked. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rear bathroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on restroom door. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
58
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Worn Spring on rest room door not allowing restroom door to be self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on Hood filters over cooking equipment
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Grilled Cheese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Grilled Cheese on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Grilled Cheese?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Happy Grilled Cheese.
How does Happy Grilled Cheese compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Happy Grilled Cheese most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Happy Grilled Cheese's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Grilled Cheese have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy Grilled Cheese means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Happy Grilled Cheese inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Grilled Cheese is inspected around five times per year on average.
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