Players Grille
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2025, Players Grille has seven inspections in the public record. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches”, showing up three times.
Players Grille's latest score of 61 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of sanitizer On prep table next to bread and cheese, employee moved bucket of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. One soiled soda gun nozzle in bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop breading, employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table, employee moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in Walk in freezer.
38-04-4
61
Jan 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed Rodent droppings approximately 20 on dry storage cart,8 rodent dropping on bottom of dish machine, 2 rodent droppings on bag of sugar,5 rodent droppings on bottom shelf of steam table, approximately 20 rodent droppings under prep table, 11 rodent droppings under shelf in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: 9 rodent droppings under dish machine, 2 rodent droppings on mustard lid stored on dry storage shelf. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
86
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed Rodent droppings approximately 20 on dry storage cart,8 rodent dropping on bottom of dish machine, 2 rodent droppings on bag of sugar,5 rodent droppings on bottom shelf of steam table, approximately 20 rodent droppings under prep table, 11 rodent droppings under shelf in ware washing area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored on food prep table where heat lamps are stored.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brush stored in hand wash sink. Pan stored on hand sink near walk in freezer.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gasp under and around swinging doors at entrance to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open case of fries on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light missing in walk in freezer.
38-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on shelf with dry storage food items.
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and prep area.
36-36-4
50
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 of employee training provided at inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: No change, manager stated the employee training certificates are at the mandarin location. Manager is requesting additional days to get the certificates to this location. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 at inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Energy drink stored on prep table, employee discarded beverage. **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 on prep table, employee moved cell phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items with facial hair no beard guard present.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Cups stacked at bar.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several open cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Boxed fountain drink on floor in storage area behind bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service Lids in storage area behind bar.
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light missing in Walk in freezer.
38-04-4
61
Feb 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Players Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Players Grille on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Players Grille?
Across the inspection record, “ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Players Grille.
How does Players Grille compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Players Grille most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Players Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Players Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Players Grille 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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