Persis Indian Grill
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Persis Indian Grill 16 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Persis Indian Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on linen towel held on belt after washing hands. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-18-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle stored on ground outside of dumpster enclosure.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at cook line at 126F. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several item stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm in kitchen. Person in charge remade to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket and backpack stored on cases of rice in external storage shed. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall by hand wash sink at cook line. Observed one live roach on the ceiling near cook line. Observed three live roaches in the shelving holding clean dishware by dish pit. Observed one live roach on the wall above mop sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed one live roach on paper towel roll in kitchen near sink. Observed one live roach on tubing to dishmachine in dish pit. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on front of water heater. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: No dead roaches observed at callback. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall by hand wash sink at cook line. Observed one live roach on the ceiling near cook line. Observed three live roaches in the shelving holding clean dishware by dish pit. Observed one live roach on the wall above mop sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken stored in pan above fill line in make line cooler at 51F. Person in charge discarded. Cheese in naan cooler brought from freezer less than 4 hours ago per person in charge at 60F. Ambient temperature of unit 51F. Person in charge removed all items from unit and will not utilize until holding time/temperature control for safety food at 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on left side cook line with staining. Interior of ice machine with white buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple chemical person in charge states is fabuloso unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. No hinged lid at spices offered to guests at front counter as mouthwash. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in dirty water at 74F at cook line. Person in charge moved to fish pit to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open on right side receptacle. Observed stored on ground. Also, dumpster missing drain plug.
33-29-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on front of water heater. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
50
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches on the floor around mop sink and water heater in back kitchen. Observed two dead roaches on the floor at the dishmachine. Observed one dead roach on the drying area of the triple sink. Observed one dead roach on the floor under the triple sink. Person in charge began cleaning and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: No dead roaches observed at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed three dead roaches in tray under glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed two dead roaches in dining room on floor, wall near beverage cooler. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
95
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sauce with cooked onion in large covered container in walk in cooler cooling overnight at 59-80F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler pan of raw chicken stored on bucket of yogurt. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sauce with cooked onion made 9.8.25 observed in walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on the ceiling in the back prep area of the kitchen. Observed approximately five live roaches on the wall along piping at the dishmachine. Observed four live roaches in the clean dishware storage shelving near the dishmachine. Observed one live roaches in the women's restroom on the floor by door. Person in charge began killing and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in naan side cook line hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4+ food handling employees on duty with no CFM present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing soap and paper towels at hand wash sink by naan cook line. Person in charge provided. Also, missing hand wash sign and paper towels at server line hand wash sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage area off of server drink station. Also single service items not inverted on shelf at makeline. Person in charge inverted. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under hand wash sink cabinet in dining room. Also, hole in wall observed to right of server line hand wash sink at drink station. Person in charge filled with spray foam during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches on the floor around mop sink and water heater in back kitchen. Observed two dead roaches on the floor at the dishmachine. Observed one dead roach on the drying area of the triple sink. Observed one dead roach on the floor under the triple sink. Person in charge began cleaning and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
35
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor at server ice bin in dining area. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed one live roach on wall behind glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: One live roach on floor by bag in box soda storage in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor at server ice bin in dining area. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed one live roach on wall behind glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
86
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor at server ice bin in dining area. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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 in back kitchen raw goat no longer commercially packaged stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used indirect contact with goat in reach in freezer in shed. Person in charge began removing from bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items up stored in back hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Flying insect staticky tape stored over back prep table. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open and stored on ground at back of restaurant.
33-29-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Several single service items not inverted on shelf above prep line. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine at 0ppm in sanitizer buckets, also, stored on floor. Person in charge began remaking and raising. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
41
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings in storage closet off of dining area near server line. Storage closet holds single service items and beverages. Observed three rodent droppings on floor by server line ice bin. Observed three rodent droppings on floor under soda reach in cooler in dining area. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed two rodent droppings on floor of storage closet off of dining area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: At today's callback : one rodent dropping on floor by men's rest room. Picked up and cleaned by manger. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
86
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed rodent nest with chewed insulation pieces in storage closet that holds single service items and drinks on floor under shelf. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: No rodent nest observed at callback. **Time Extended**
35A-21-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings in storage closet off of dining area near server line. Storage closet holds single service items and beverages. Observed three rodent droppings on floor by server line ice bin. Observed three rodent droppings on floor under soda reach in cooler in dining area. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed two rodent droppings on floor of storage closet off of dining area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in kitchen to left of double door reach in freezer; the first live roach observed on wall crawl behind molding on wall. The second live roach observed on floor which the person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed two live roaches in establishment at callback. The first live roach observed on the floor by water heater in back kitchen. The second live roach observed on water heater in back kitchen. Person in charge was able to kill and discard one live roach during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately seven live flying insects in back kitchen area near dry onion storage. Observed four flying insects at dishmachine piping. Observed four flying insects near bag in box soda storage in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: No live flying insects observed. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches on the ground to left of double door reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed one dead roach on the floor under shelving in back kitchen. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed three dead roaches on floor and wall by water heater in back kitchen. Person in charge discarded during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
52
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately seven live flying insects in back kitchen area near dry onion storage. Observed four flying insects at dishmachine piping. Observed four flying insects near bag in box soda storage in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over chutney, raw shell eggs stored over chutney in walk in cooler. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in kitchen to left of double door reach in freezer; the first live roach observed on wall crawl behind molding on wall. The second live roach observed on floor which the person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings in storage closet off of dining area near server line. Storage closet holds single service items and beverages. Observed three rodent droppings on floor by server line ice bin. Observed three rodent droppings on floor under soda reach in cooler in dining area. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed rodent nest with chewed insulation pieces in storage closet that holds single service items and drinks on floor under shelf. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-21-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried onions made in house yesterday held at room temperature overnight at 65F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried onions made in house yesterday held at room temperature overnight at 65F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemical stored on shelf above make line with food. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Also, containers of medicine stored on shelf with and above food products. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water stored in front server hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed multiple plates in clean dishware storage with chipped edges.
14-16-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM present with 4+ food handling employees working during inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen. Person in charge provided. Also, missing hand wash sign in women's restroom, at server line hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees working at establishment for more than 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler made more than 24 hours with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank unsecured outside back door, in kitchen by bag in box soda storage.
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in dry goods in dry storage and wet goods in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored in clean cup at prep area. Employee earphone stored on cutting board in back kitchen. Employee pair of socks stored on shelf with single service items in back hallway storage. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches on the ground to left of double door reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed one dead roach on the floor under shelving in back kitchen. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal out of order in men's restroom.
32-23-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service item cases stored observed floor in dry storage closet near dining room.
25-05-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacles stored on ground behind restaurant.
33-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Prepped onions stored in container on the floor, water bottles stored on floor in hallway by server line. Person in charge began raising. Also, most items in walk in cooler and stored bulk items in kitchen uncovered. Also, water cups prefilled with water for guests not covered. Person in charge added tin foil over cups during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at dishmachine with debris buildup. Hole in wall near onion prep table, in dry storage room off of dining room. Floor not smooth and easily cleanable near right end of triple sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees working with food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth visibly soiled, used as food contact surface for naan dough.
21-05-5
10
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flying insects on ceiling and wall near microwave on left sided kitchen. Observed 3 flying insects in back prep area near onions storage. Observed one flying insect land on unwashed onion. Observed 2 flying insects at drink dispenser in dining room. Observed 3 flying insects near dry storage in dining room. Observed 4 flying insects near bag in box soda in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in kitchen near dishmachine. Observed 2 flying insects at hand wash sink in dining room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed; one flying insect near prep table by cook line. One flying insect by mop sink in kitchen. One flying insect by dry storage area behind tall coolers in dining area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flying insects on ceiling and wall near microwave on left sided kitchen. Observed 3 flying insects in back prep area near onions storage. Observed one flying insect land on unwashed onion. Observed 2 flying insects at drink dispenser in dining room. Observed 3 flying insects near dry storage in dining room. Observed 4 flying insects near bag in box soda in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in kitchen near dishmachine. Observed 2 flying insects at hand wash sink in dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans of vanilla pudding with rusted lids.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle with purple chemical stored over bulk food items on shelf. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at cookline at 98, 109F. Person in charge states was out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop chicken, cheese, fish, goat, curry, yogurt sauce at 50-56F. Person in charge states unit was plugged in at 11am. Items moved from walk in cooler per person in charge. Unit ambient got down to 43F during inspection. In walk in cooler milk, chicken, goat, shrimp, chicken, tomato sauce, cream sauce, shell eggs, tomato onion sauce, fried onions 48-50F. Ambient temperature of unit at 47F during inspection. Person in charge states ambient of unit was in temperature at 10:45am. Got down to 42-46F by end of inspection. Provided invoice dated today for delivery. Person in charge began icing items down. Person in charge began moving items from fliptop into other unit used for to go sauces, and called for service for walk in cooler. At cookline cream at 85F, recommend holding on time. In glass door reach in cooler yogurt sauce at 48F. Person in charge states open frequently to get out to go sauces. Ambient temperature of unit 38F during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 goat no longer commercially packaged stored over package of vegetables. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 live ants on wall, at hand wash sink and on drink dispenser at server area. Person in charge states drink dispenser is not in use. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. At time of inspection walk in cooler is at 47F ambient. Time/temperature control for safety items in unit 48-50F. Also, fliptop in kitchen with food products at 51-56F. Ambient temperature of unit got down to 43F during inspection. Person in charge states was turned on today this morning around 11am. Items moved from walk in cooler to fliptop. Both reach in freezers on site are full. Person in charge began moving items from fliptop into other working unit during inspection. Person in charge began icing items down in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
04-02-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 working at establishment for 10 months with no CFM.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitchers store in hand wash sink at server area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from several hand wash sinks in kitchen. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on site with training from unapproved provider.
53B-03-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Vent cover missing in left side of kitchen. Also, standing water on floor at dish pit area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pair of employee shoes stored on shelf with bulk food items. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed several sticky traps over food prep area in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
18
Dec 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license during inspection. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed buffet, relocated ice machine, added hand wash sink and prep table to kitchen, no plan review submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from hand wash sink by dishmachine. Also missing from restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
29-18-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Persis Indian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Persis Indian Grill on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Persis Indian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Persis Indian Grill.
How does Persis Indian Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Persis Indian Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Persis Indian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Persis Indian Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Persis Indian Grill 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 Persis Indian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Persis Indian Grill is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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