Syriana Grill
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
67
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Syriana Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Syriana Grill's latest score of 67 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepped foods In reach in cooler uncovered. Cooked beef.
08B-12-5
67
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Expired 6/1/25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen dispenser not functioning. Fixed by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go items not inverted.
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
22-20-5
64
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: At todays callback : test scheduled next week **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: At today's callback : awating result. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager credentials. Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: At todays callback : test scheduled next week **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: At today's callback : test taken today . Awaiting results. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: At todays callback : test scheduled next week **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager credentials. Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: At todays callback : test scheduled next week **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
82
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat stored in shopping bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Certified Food Manager credentials. Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24 **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 6/21/24 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in men's restroom.
36-64-5
64
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle. Degreaser by utensils. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towels dispenser jammed. Fixed by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen. Swatted by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing sneeze guard protection at frontline butter items. **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
31B-02-4
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 any employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned cutting board by kitchen Hand wash sink . Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
47
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
15
Dec 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic to go bag used to store food products in the reach in cooler
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. A few ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area
36-36-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Syriana Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Syriana Grill on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Syriana Grill?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Syriana Grill.
How does Syriana Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Syriana Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Syriana Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Syriana Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Syriana Grill 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 Syriana Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Syriana Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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