Nalo Grindz

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Other

Last inspected: Jan 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Nalo Grindz three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Nalo Grindz's latest score of 67 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw burgers no longer commercially packaged stored over bags of fries. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at hot line with staining.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment with grease accumulation.

36-73-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food on truck stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items not inverted on food truck. Also case of ingle us cutlery stored on floor. Person in charge inverted and raised. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jul 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (55F - Cold Holding). Operator had eggs out earlier when loading food truck. Operator stated she will keep the eggs in cooler until ordered to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat pork in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed pork to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had all employees read, sign and date form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser blocked by multiple boxes. Operator removed boxes blocking soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above grill soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 11, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nalo Grindz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nalo Grindz on file is from Jan 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Nalo Grindz compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Nalo Grindz most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Nalo Grindz's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nalo Grindz have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nalo Grindz means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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