Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
64
Score
Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
64
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the expresso machine dispensing head with an accumulation of dried splash up. Staff went to cleaning the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed: a large cooking pot coming out of the dish wash machine, the bottom was still soiled. Staff moved the pot to be pre-cleaned before going into the dish wash machine again. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-44-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor behind the door in the nitrous storage room is soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 2 nitrogen pressurized tanks not secured in the closet. The chain was added. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: on the cook line, raw beef over dairy and ketchup. The beef was moved below. ALSO, at the bar, raw shell eggs over fringes in the drawer. Eggs were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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: the kitchen dish wash machine was at 0 ppm. ALSO, the bar dish wash machine, 0 ppm. Both were primed to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: soiled apron on the dry good shelves. This was moved to the laundry basket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed croutons in the walk-in cooler, not covered on the cooling rack. Overhead protection was added. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw chicken storred over cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Raw chicken was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the underside of the coffee machine, at the dispenser area, is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the dish wash machine rinse gauge is not working.
14-11-5
74
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager ordered irreversible thermometer **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed produce (avocado) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce. Manager voluntarily discarded avocado. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean pans on clean ware rack. Manager removed items and placed in dishwash area to be cleaned. Observed old labels on clean pans. Manager instructed dishwasher to remove old labels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (sweet potato) stored over ready-to-eat food (wings) in walk in cooler. Manager placed wings appropriately on another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sink sign in kitchen. Manager advised employee to pace new sign at hand wash sink . **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed lid employee drink container above prep table. Manager removed employee drink containers from above prep tables. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed trays of raw eggs stored above ready to eat milk and creamer. Manager instructed employee to rearrange. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature Dishwashing machine at 156F. Manager Observed 3 of the 4 nozzles not spraying and took the machine apart to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade soiled with food debris in kitchen. Manager placed can opener to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured at bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry. Manager placed all mops up to air dry
42-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed on containers stored on clean ware rack in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food ( flour) removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container. Manager placed label on container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with beard and no beard guard.
13-04-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor.
How does Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor 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 Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spurrier's Gridiron Grille First Floor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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