The Jamexican Grille

1115 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

The Jamexican Grille has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 16, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Jamexican Grille dates to Feb 16, 2024.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which The Jamexican Grille's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup inside Handwash sink, operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed napkins by sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee that runs cash register and takes orders.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor under shelves, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
67
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical cleaning bottle next to bag of chips on top of dry storage unit behind drivers seat. Operator moved chips. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Back door windows covered with paper/tape to block sun, spoke to operator about putting a smooth non absorbent piece over windows. Wooden lining inside doors under Three compartment sink.
14-47-4
78
May 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Jamexican Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Jamexican Grille on file is from Feb 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Jamexican Grille?

Across the inspection record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Jamexican Grille.

How does The Jamexican Grille compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

The Jamexican Grille most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has The Jamexican Grille's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Jamexican Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.