Sierra Grille
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Sierra Grille has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Sierra Grille was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Atlantic Beach restaurants, the typical score is 75; Sierra Grille is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
30
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed multiple spray cans of Raid labeled for household use only stored on shelf in back room. Employee will remove spray cans from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); House made ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler has standing water inside cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Employee will place ice under items. Employee stated that product was placed on line at 10am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of comet stored on shelf above cooking oil. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on prep table located in kitchen. Employee will remove and store properly.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans on dry storage rack wet nesting. Employee will remove and properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor in front of soda storage rack. Employee will remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dry food containers. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
41
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Cooler has standing water at bottom of unit. Manager stated items were placed in cooler from walk in cooler at 11am. Manager placed ice bath on TCS items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw chicken in walk in cooler. Manager removed raw shell eggs and stored properly in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers stored on dry rack with stickers still on after being cleaned.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service lids and open box of straws on floor of hallway at entrance of kitchen. Manager stored single service lids and straws properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados in flip top cooler with stickers still on them. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not adequately stored properly to allow to dry. Manager placed mop properly to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled located in back room. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in door gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
50
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula and debris in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty.
53A-05-6
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. Observed employees without Food training that have been employed over 60 days.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee food and drinks stored on top of table next to taco chips. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored in pan located in flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint engaging with food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket torn away on # 2 walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed #1 walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut avocados with stickers still on them.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil without label.
02D-01-5
47
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen area near back door. Observed 1 flying insect in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cheese slicer soiled with food debris. Manager will have employee clean slicer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen lacking water pressure on the hot side.
27-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean slicer parts stored in dirty container lined with cardboard. Manager removed and had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-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 personal items stored next to single service items. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler missing part of door gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored on drying rack.
16-46-4
55
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Homemade roasted red peppers rojo salsa (54F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in a 12 quart container with lid on top and observed condensation under lid. Manager stated food was cooling in walk in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient temperature reading at 51F. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area near cook line and prep area. Employee going in and out back door with maintenance person. Manager closed back door and attempts kill flying insects **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Homemade roasted red peppers rojo salsa (54F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in a 12 quart container with lid on top and observed condensation under lid. Manager stated food was cooling in walk in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient temperature reading at 51F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. Operator has multiple food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training except for just one food handler employee with proof of training
53B-13-5
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Homemade roasted red peppers rojo salsa (54F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in a 12 quart container with lid on top and observed condensation under lid. Manager stated food was cooling in walk in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient temperature reading at 51F.
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink stored on prep table on cook line next to food. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. First flip top make table lids handle on cook line with handle in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 51F
05-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table on cook line next to food. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
39
Aug 24, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted. Establishment serves undercooked steak. Provided advisory to operator and operator posted by register area. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket at secondary walk-in cooler to be partially missing. Observed reach in cooler in middle of kitchen to be torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at kitchen hand sinks.
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sierra Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sierra Grille on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sierra Grille?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sierra Grille.
How does Sierra Grille compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Sierra Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.
Has Sierra Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sierra Grille have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sierra Grille 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 Sierra Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sierra Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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