Pga Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Pga Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2022. Pga Bar & Grill was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited four times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Pga Bar & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line, cheese sauce (118F - Hot Holding). Manager stated cheese was reheated and placed in warmer 2 hours prior. Manager reheated cheese sauce to 176f. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. Emailed operator seating change evaluation form. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor at ramp has build up of black residue/debris.
36-73-4
78
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location. Operator is working with his corporate contact to get plans submitted and approved. Application was completed 9/26/2024, denied 12/16/2024 for lack of communication. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Operator has submitted plans, in contact with Sean at plan review. Waiting for plans to be approved. Inspector spoke with Sean and he is working on approval and variance for handwash sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Spoke with Sean at plan review, he stated he did a hard denial due to lack of communication. Establishment must submit a new application and complete plans for all of establishment, not just new area. Operator that was communicating with plan review is no longer employed at establishment, new Person in Charge has begun work on plans, he will communicate with Sean. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location. Operator is working with his corporate contact to get plans submitted and approved. Application was completed 9/26/2024, denied 12/16/2024 for lack of communication. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Operator has submitted plans, in contact with Sean at plan review. Waiting for plans to be approved. Inspector spoke with Sean and he is working on approval and variance for handwash sink. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on counter, shell eggs (75F ambient - Cold Holding). Manager stated eggs out 20 minutes for orders. Eggs returned to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop,sink missing backflow preventer. Operator removed splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location. Operator is working with his corporate contact to get plans submitted and approved. Application was completed 9/26/2024, denied 12/16/2024 for lack of communication. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with soiled water. Operator hung mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At wait station, sanitizer bucket stored on counter. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sign at Dogfish Bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Operator stated they are waiting on corporate to submit plans. They were not able to get an update in til later today. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At Dogfish bar, ice for drinks on table next to bar seat and walkway. Operator moved ice to protected counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. No plans on file. Dogfish bar was relocated from BurgerFi location. Dogfish bar has variance for portable handwash sink that will need to be requested for new location. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 27 seats. Emailed operator seating change form.
51-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach-in freezer, ice build up at cooling unit.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sign at Dogfish bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
23-03-4
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink has backflow preventer in wrong place, enforce splitter. Operator moved to end of splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. At concourse area in front of PGA Bar and Grill, establishment has added Dogfish bar with 16 seats. No plans on file. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled under shelves.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler drawers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
67
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Hold up of line scale on door of dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach-in freezer, cardboard used to line bottom shelf. Employee removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At precheck stand in dining room, employee backpack and jackets stored on single service items. Operator had employee move personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. At cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 0, retest 2.11). Operator made new bucket to proper concentration. **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
78
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter, raw bacon 68F. Bacon placed on counter approximately 45 minutes prior. Bacon placed in reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter at mop sink where no hose is attached. Breaker added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked by grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses in bar area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. Side plates in server station of dining area. Plates inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
61
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on end of splitter where black hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, cut tomatoes 46F. Tomatoes placed on line approximately 30 minutes prior. Tomatoes moved to reach in cooler to cool. In server station in dining area, butter packets 71F. Time unknown when butter packets were placed into service. Butter packets discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In server station in dining area, butter packets 71F. Time unknown when butter packets were placed into service. Butter packets discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment is using Sink and Surface Sanitizer and does not have correct test strips.
16-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Manager removed pans to wash again. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bar top. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bucket of pickles. Pickles moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils on cook line 79F. Water discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pga Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pga Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pga Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pga Bar & Grill.
How does Pga Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Pga Bar & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Pga Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pga Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pga Bar & 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 Pga Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pga Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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