Sonapa Grille
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
43
Score
Sonapa Grille appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville Beach restaurant, which scores around 73. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Garlic butter dated 3-7-2026. See stop sale. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler House made Blue cheese dressing dated 3-7-2026. See stop sale.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in dessert room. 1 flying insect in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed cooked corn beef in vacuum packaging without date marking. Manager stated cooked corn beef was made previous day at 8pm. Manager removed all corn beef from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed in walk in cooler establishment using ROP vacuum packaging on cooked beef filets. See stop sale. Manager stated fillets were made on Saturday. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under reach in cooler near walk in cooler.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed on cook line employee drink on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holder located next to Ice machine. Manager removed holder and washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
43
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using ROP cook cool Sous Vide of seared sirloin, Risotto, cooked vegetables and cooked mashed potatoes without HACCAP. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 10 flying insects. 4 flying insects on cook line. 4 flying insects near ware washing area. 2 flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using ROP cook cool Sous Vide of seared sirloin, Risotto, cooked vegetables and cooked mashed potatoes without HACCAP. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on cooler near soda station. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in mop sink not hanging to dry. Manager had employee hang mops to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chemical dish machine at 0 to 40ppm. Manager had technician fix during inspection. Took second test at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents near ware washing soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glasses at soda station wet nesting. Manager removed glasses to air dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn located on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use ice scoop stored in soiled holder. Manager removed holder and cleaned properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers on containers stored on drying rack after cleaning. Manager removed containers to place in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
55
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging for cooked Duck and ROP of raw meats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area. 1 flying insect in bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat limes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer reach in cooler on cook line Pork (58F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Steak (58F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F. Manager removed all TCS items from cooler and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging for cooked Duck and ROP of raw meats. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Manager provided drain cover for mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near ware washing area dusty.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard next to ice chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
37
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked Bolognese made with bison dated 5-25-2024. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holders in bar area soiled. Manager had employee start cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at entrance near prep kitchen and also on cook line. Employee provided paper towels for hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed in kitchen floor drain missing cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on clean. drying rack wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holder soiled. Employee removed and cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed water softener salt stored on floor near office.
08B-74-1
47
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw angus beef in stand alone freezer over bag of French fries. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blue cheese stuffed olives in bar area at 48F. Blue cheese olives were sitting on counter above wine cooler. Employee stated she recently pulled from reach in cooler. Employee placed olives back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser without a label Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine close to wall with mold-like substance in the interior behind splash guard.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents near ware washing area soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **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. Observed employee jacket stored on prep table Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glasses not properly air-dried - wet nesting next to soda machine on service line. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager started to remove labels during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
47
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine was ran multiple times and it is testing at 10ppm. Manager set up the three compartment sink with quat for 200ppm and called service person. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked mashed potatoes (49-55F) in walk in cooler. Chef stated mashed potatoes were taking out of the cooler for approximately 20 minutes a few minutes ago. Chef voluntarily discarded mashed potatoes **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducting ROP onsite for cooked potatoes and cooked rice with no approved HAACP plan. Manager stated food is date marked and hold for a total of 3 days after it is reduced oxygen packaged. Reviewed policy with manager.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment conducting ROP onsite for cooked potatoes and cooked rice with no approved Variance. Manager stated food is date marked and hold for a total of 3 days after it is reduced oxygen packaged. Reviewed policy with manager.
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line heavily stained. Manager replaced all cutting boards during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Found unfrozen raw fish in sealed commercial ROP bags in walk in cooler. Manger removed fish from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple wet containers stacked up together in prep area. Manager unstacked containers to allow them to properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Middle cooler on cook line has a torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple scoopers stored in standing warm water ( 120F) throughout cook line and expo station. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at the end of the cook line. Cook properly stored sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
43
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2022. License was renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over opened container of creamer in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on added splitter to mop sink faucet in non chemical side. Black hose attached to spitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory missing on online menu govern by establishment. Operator added consumer advisory to online menu during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer red bucket stored on floor in bar area. Manager properly stored sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sautee cooler doors have torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored large ice cubes not covered in walk in freezer. Manager covered ice cubes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonapa Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonapa Grille on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonapa Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sonapa Grille.
How does Sonapa Grille compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Sonapa Grille most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Sonapa Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonapa Grille have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sonapa Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sonapa Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonapa Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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