Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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 cooked rice being held hot at 124F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler along the wall at entrance of kitchen raw chicken leg quarters (57F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (56F - Cold Holding); Beef soup (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (56F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated all foods are kept in the cooler from prior day, Beef soup dated 8-19-2024. Observed in display cooler raw shell eggs ambient temperature (48F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. Employee stated he did not know how long they were in the cooler. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in stand alone cooler along the wall at entrance of kitchen raw chicken leg quarters (57F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (56F - Cold Holding); Beef soup (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (56F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 57F. Employee stated all foods are kept in the cooler from prior day, Beef soup dated 8-19-2024. Observed in display cooler raw shell eggs ambient temperature (48F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. Employee stated he did not know how long they were in the cooler. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in display cabinet over ready to eat sauces. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in stand alone cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink at the end of cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
39
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
58
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered bowls of sauces display in buffet area near bar station. Employee removed sauce from buffet area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Buffet not setup during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Still found uncovered unprotected containers of sauce in buffet area. After reviewing with employee she moved sauce under buffet sneezed bar. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: Still found uncovered cooked foods stored in stand alone reach in coolers located in the market area. Coolers are unsecured and not locked. **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager does not have a manager certificate. Manager took over over a year ago. Manager stated he is the only manager for the establishment. Manager also stated he is currently enrolled to take the food manager exam. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Manager still does not have a manager certificate. He stated he is taking the test on 3/12/23. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Manager still does not have a manager certificate. He stated he is taking the test on 3/12/23. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: Manager still does not have a manager certificate. As per manager he is the only manager for the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. No proof provided for any employee training. Manager stated employees have not being certified. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Still no proof provided for any employee. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Still no proof provided for any employee. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: Still no proof provided for any employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
70
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm. Dishmachine not dispensing sanitizer. Manager seat up three compartment sink with chlorine. Three compartment sink 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dried shrimp in glass door reach in cooler in front counter near warewashing area. Manager properly separated food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on soiled towel hanging on wall by handwash sink after washing hands and then began prepping food. No paper towels provided at handwash sink. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with employee and manager.
12A-18-4
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. No proof of employee training provided by manager. He stated employees have the training books but they have not been certified. All employees were hired over 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager certificate expired 7/14/2021. Male manager on duty not certified within 30 days of employment. No other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rubber beverage mats stored on top of handwash sink in bar area. Reviewed policy with manager
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at all handwash sinks. Manager placed paper towels in all sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while preparing pork in prep area near warewashing area not. Reviewed policy with manager
13-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand alone reach in freezer interior soiled with old food debris. Freezer located across from the dishmachine
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer coolers in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unpacked food to be use at the restaurant and bar stored in reach in coolers and reach in freezers in market area. Coolers and freezers are not secured/locked. Reviewed policy with manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill.
How does Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill 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 Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maharlika Hall & Sports Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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