The Red Gill Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
90
Score
The Red Gill Bistro has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added secondary bar in dining area with ice bin. No hand wash sink observed. Person in charge has ordered sink to install. Application was originally submitted 9/2025 and establishment was issued deficiency letter. No action has been taken on letter per plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Operator needs more time to reach out to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Application submitted 9/2025 was denied. Person in charge needs to reapply with requested details from plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: At callback no change. Operator stated plans submitted by architect. Operator will follow up with plan review and architect if any other paperwork is need to get plans approved. Time needed for operator to get in touch with plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Plan review application submitted 9.2025 denied due to lack of communication per plan review. No new application has been submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
90
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added secondary bar in dining area with ice bin. No hand wash sink observed. Person in charge has ordered sink to install. Application was originally submitted 9/2025 and establishment was issued deficiency letter. No action has been taken on letter per plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Operator needs more time to reach out to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Application submitted 9/2025 was denied. Person in charge needs to reapply with requested details from plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: At callback no change. Operator stated plans submitted by architect. Operator will follow up with plan review and architect if any other paperwork is need to get plans approved. Time needed for operator to get in touch with plan review. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce in walk in cooler stored above fill line in fliptop at 50F American cheese in fliptop stored above fill line in fliptop at 49F. Per person in charge stored in unit overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Beef in reach in cooler at 54F. Stored above fill line. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler below. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Cheese above fill line in middle make table at 50F. Person in charge discarded. Other items in unit 41F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added secondary bar in dining area with ice bin. No hand wash sink observed. Person in charge has ordered sink to install. Application was originally submitted 9/2025 and establishment was issued deficiency letter. No action has been taken on letter per plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Operator needs more time to reach out to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Application submitted 9/2025 was denied. Person in charge needs to reapply with requested details from plan review. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory observed on QR code menu which can be accessed virtually in hotel. Printed hard copy is posted in front of restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Operator needs more time to change menu. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Unable to view breakfast menu at callback. **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
70
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce in walk in cooler stored above fill line in fliptop at 50F American cheese in fliptop stored above fill line in fliptop at 49F. Per person in charge stored in unit overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Beef in reach in cooler at 54F. Stored above fill line. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler below. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Observed three flying insects in main bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 testing at 0ppm even after priming. Person in charge will set up and utilize triple sink until new dishmachine can be installed. Is due to be installed over the next week. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Person in charge states new machine is delayed in its arrival. Are utilizing triple sink until new machine can be installed. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment utilizes QR code menu. No disclosure on cold smoked salmon offered on the virtual menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Operator needs more time to change menu. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added secondary bar in dining area with ice bin. No hand wash sink observed. Person in charge has ordered sink to install. Application was originally submitted 9/2025 and establishment was issued deficiency letter. No action has been taken on letter per plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Operator needs more time to reach out to plan review. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory observed on QR code menu which can be accessed virtually in hotel. Printed hard copy is posted in front of restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Operator needs more time to change menu. **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
47
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
17
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Observed three flying insects in the main bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed three flying insects in main bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed three flying insects at dish pit area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed two live flying insects in main bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Person in charge needs more time to submit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Person in charge states have complete, needs to be sent. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Application has been submitted 09/10/2025 per OnBase, awaiting approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Application has been submitted, but deficiency letter has been sent about complete plans per plan review. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Observed three flying insects in the main bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed three flying insects in main bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed three flying insects at dish pit area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Person in charge needs more time to submit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Person in charge states have complete, needs to be sent. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Application has been submitted 09/10/2025 per OnBase, awaiting approval. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
78
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Observed three flying insects in the main bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed three flying insects in main bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Person in charge needs more time to submit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Person in charge states have complete, needs to be sent. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
78
Jul 18, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
30
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Observed three flying insects in the main bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Person in charge needs more time to submit. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
78
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt in stand alone airline cooler at 47F. Ambient temperature of unit 48F. Person in charge moved all time/temperature control for safety items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta in walk in cooler date marked 5.23.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler drawers raw beef stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans in kitchen, beans and peppers with dents along seams. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored in dry storage with single service items. Also, household pesticide stored with bag in box soda. Chemical spray bottles stored on bag in box storage rack with nozzles facing soda syrup. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty has no proof of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for chlorine dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at server line hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label observed on several clean dishware items.
16-46-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls in main kitchen, by ice machine, in dry storage, by dish pit. Person in charge states dish pit hole due to recent leak. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups with no handle used as scoops in multiple nebula dry goods. Person in charge began removing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster overflowing at time of inspection.
33-14-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, items uncovered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in dry storage. Single service items not inverted on cook line. Person in charge inverted. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and smoker with debris buildup.
22-08-4
17
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sanitizing wipes stored on prep table. Chemical bottle stored over single service items in back dry storage area. Person in charge began placing in appropriate location. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over liquid egg. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored over egg salad. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bag in direct contact with bread in bread rack.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull up pants with hands, then handle food product without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
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 testing at 0ppm. Person in charge repaired and retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of pudding with dent along seam, one can of beans with dent along seam.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Oyster sign posted on table blocked from customer view. Person in charge added to front host stand area. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-04-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Beans opened Saturday per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink at bar. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at hand wash sink at server line. Missing paper towels at sink by cook line. Person in charge provided. Also, missing hand wash sign at cook line hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to walk in freezer torn, hanging from top of door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light under and around back door. Observed self closer disconnected.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer under shelving.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by ice machine, along corners in kitchen. Hole in wall in kitchen by cook line exposed wiring observed. Also, observed water on the floor near walk in freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing name and address of establishment on grab and go sandwiches sold at hotel counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks with heavy debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoop in ice bin in server area. Person in charge replaced with scoop. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup on interior.
22-20-5
17
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler on far end of cookline observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sausage. Also, in double door cooler raw beef stored over ranch. Items moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment has moved to virtual menu, no consumer advisory on menu or posted. Person in charge posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has chlorine dishmachine, unable to provide test strips to test during inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment has moved to virtual menu, serves raw oysters, no consumer advisory on menu or posted. Person in charge posted during inspection.
02A-01-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws at bar unwrapped in reach of customers at bar. Also, to go containers in kitchen not inverted, person in charge inverted.
25-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in server area. Also, hole in wall by hand wash sink by ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of lowboy on cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink on far left of cookline. Also, missing sign at hand wash sink at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Establishment packages and labels sandwiches for hotel for customer self service. Missing minimum labeling.
02D-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of freezer torn, person in charge states has new door ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
47
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced pepper jack cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in shallow pan of ice across from grill. Discussed with employee that there was not enough ice in pan to chill cheese. Employee filled pan with ice and submerged pans of cheese into ice to chill cheese. Also, liquid eggs (58F - Cold Holding);in reach-in cooler across from oven. Operator stated employee had the container of eggs out during breakfast rush. Operator stated he will tell employee to make sure eggs stay in cooler to chill. Rechecked temps of cheese at end of inspection and both 43F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat melon in single door reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in warewashing area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee preparing meals put on gloves after seeing inspector come in without washing hands and then changed tasks to prepping other foods. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robert B CFM certification expired 4-21-22. Staff stated he is still employed here-chef **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board in prep area in front of food pick up window and portable cutting boards on clean storage shelf soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at end of kitchen used as a dump sink for cooked noodles.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area and in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Two employees working filled out health form during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food in plastic drawers in prep area not at least 6 inches off the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Lower Wall next to hand wash sink in warewashing area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging on handle of oven.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers on cookline soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes with individually wrapped sleeves of to go cups/ bowls/ trays stored on floor in dry storage room. Also, lids and coffee stirrers stored under paper towel dispenser next to handwash sink being exposed to splash and drips of water from handwashing on front service line
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice bin near prep area and white deflector plate in ice machine soiled. Also, ice bin at soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense flour and other seasonings Mon front service line.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks on front service line not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches in oven under stove.
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from drain in front of dishwashing machine. Operator stated plumber was working in that area yesterday.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongs stored on cutting board and prep counter near food pick up window. Employees removed cell phone and charging case for ear buds. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
17
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (48F - Cooling); cooked smoked chicken (48-49F - Cooling) cooked last night did not cool to 41F and below within 6 hours. Observed Chickens wrapped tightly in plastic wrap on rolling rack in walk-in-cooler. See Stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked chicken (48F - Cooling); cooked smoked chicken (48-49F - Cooling) cooked last night did not cool to 41F and below within 6 hours. Observed Chickens wrapped tightly in plastic wrap on rolling rack in walk-in-cooler. Stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw salmon in reach-in cooler on cookline next to grill. Also, raw shelled eggs stored above raw beef in reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator rearranged foods to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese blend (45F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach-in cooler across from stove on cook line. Employee stated he had cheese out recently. Employee stated cheese will stay in cooler to chill. Also, **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of Hummus in reach. In cooler across from walk in cooler opened two days ago not date marked. Operator date marked hummus **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robert B CFM certificate expired 4-21-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line across from stove soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board on prep table soiled/ stained. Also, slicer blade and guard of slicer soiled with dry debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front service line. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at end of cook line in corner. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill on cook line soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from oven handle on cookline. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to soda storage across from office. Also, wall in disrepair near hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door in disrepair. Separating/ splitting. Also, Gasket on walk in freezer torn/ in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not adequately secured on front service line
51-11-4
22
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Priority: High Priority At callback no change-0ppm
22-41-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Red Gill Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Red Gill Bistro on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Red Gill Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Red Gill Bistro.
How does The Red Gill Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Red Gill Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Red Gill Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Red Gill Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Red Gill Bistro 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 Red Gill Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Red Gill Bistro is inspected around five times per year on average.
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