The Happy Grilled Cheese

9965 San Jose Blvd #48, Jacksonville, FL 32257

American

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at The Happy Grilled Cheese, the earliest from 2022. The Happy Grilled Cheese was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; The Happy Grilled Cheese is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 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

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jul 9, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vaccum breaker on faucet located outside by walk in cooler.

29-34-4

High Priority - Waste water on ground of establishment. Leak from water supply located outside rear kitchen exit. Appears to be after leaking from main supply. Draining onto rear driveway. **Warning**

28-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen Sticky residue buildup on exterior of equipment throughout.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanisms on rear door.

35B-03-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment outside by walk in cooler.

33-31-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Including oven.

23-24-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding under Three compartment sink. Kitchen.

36-03-4

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles at bar.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Leak from ceiling at frontline bar. Per Person In Charge. On going correspondence with landlord.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. bands.

13-07-4

May 17, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.

23-03-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with lables still on : prep line.

08B-39-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of drawer cooler.

29-49-6

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen. Hand Wash Sink blocked by cart. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned pans stored next to dust pan. Moved by manager.

24-05-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on top of , and in , make table lid

14-71-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Happy Grilled Cheese last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Happy Grilled Cheese on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Happy Grilled Cheese?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Happy Grilled Cheese.

How does The Happy Grilled Cheese compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

The Happy Grilled Cheese most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has The Happy Grilled Cheese's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Happy Grilled Cheese have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Happy Grilled Cheese 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 The Happy Grilled Cheese inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Happy Grilled Cheese is inspected around three times per year on average.

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