Mvp's Sports Grille
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Mvp's Sports Grille eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
47
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer raw chicken Pattie's in bags stored over raw ground beef. And over house made hot sauce. Manager moved sauce to upper shelf
08A-02-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in walk in cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on dry storage area, manager moved **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. Cell phone stored over line cooler propped up on clean plates, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line, provided **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with water inside not labeled, manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-24
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood above grill area soiled.
23-03-4
64
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of black olives dented on top. Owner tossed can into trash.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat corn nuggets and bread inside double door reach in freezer across from triple door reach in cooler. Employee moved food items to correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Buttermilk located in triple door reach in cooler across from double door cooler not dated marked after opened for 24 hours.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 1 pack of cigarettes on top of storage rack left of kitchen entrance. Employee moved cigarette ps. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 boxes of cooking oil stored on floor near double door reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Employee moved boxes off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hoods over grilling station dripping oil and grime. Gaskets on walk in cooler located across from triple sink soiled. Area around nozzles on beverage dispenser across from bar area is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on can rack left of kitchen entrance. Employee moved wet wiping cloth away from rack. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by Saran Wrap. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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.
11-27-4
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in sauce. Make table.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on boxed single service gloves. Moved by manager.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers. Soiled cooler gaskets. Kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered foods in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
55
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. Half gallon of half n half behind bar opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager date marked without being prompted. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired more than 60 days with no certification of food handler training. Employee thinks her certification is valid from previous job but was unable to provide proof.
53B-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mvp's Sports Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mvp's Sports Grille on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mvp's Sports Grille?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mvp's Sports Grille.
How does Mvp's Sports Grille compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mvp's Sports Grille most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mvp's Sports Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mvp's Sports Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mvp's Sports Grille 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 Mvp's Sports Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mvp's Sports Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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