Trout River Grill
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
70
Score
Trout River Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Trout River Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line flip top reach-in cooler, cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F, 50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in cooler 30 minutes prior. Ambient thermometer shows 50f. All items moved to sheet trays and placed in walk-in freezer. All items 33f-35f after 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot box near convection oven, mac and cheese (129F - Hot Holding). Operator stated mac and cheese placed in warmer 30 minutes prior to. Operator stated door opened constantly. Mac and cheese moved to oven to reheat, 206f after 45 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in storage room in dining area, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In storage room in dining area, 2 spray bottles with glass cleaner not labeled. Operator had bottles labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In side room walk up window, handwash sink blocked by sign and merchandise stand. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 certificate expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At dish area, one ceiling tile missing, one ceiling tile falling down.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line, spooled in standing water at 94f. At prep area, scoop in standing water at 86f. Operator placed both items in water at 190f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dry storage room, filters on front of ice machine have dust build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk-in cooler, finish worn off floor leaving unsealed concrete.
36-02-5
39
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in dry storage area. Observed 1 flying insect at front counter area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in storage room in dining area, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator ordered irreversible thermometer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees missing certification. Operator currently has employees getting certified. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In dry storage room, cardboard lining 2 shelves on can rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage room in dining area, case of magnesol stored on floor. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, grease build up on bottom shelf of bottom convection oven. Operator had employee clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room, case of styrofoam cups stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at front counter not secured. Two tanks in dry storage room not secured. Operator stated he has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-11-4
47
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomato sauce on can rack in dry storage.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath on make line in kitchen, chicken and goat cheese 52F. Items placed into ice bath approximately 1.5 hours prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored at front counter next to plastic kid cups. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on make line in kitchen is not working. Reach in cooler across from front counter is not working. Manager states that reach in coolers have work order to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near rear exit door in employee break area. Manager states work order is in to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door by employee break area.
35B-03-4
55
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled trays and utensils and then immediately handled sanitized trays without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink faucet, missing at end of splitter where black hose is attached. Splitter removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Three blue ice buckets on cart by ice machine. Buckets inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed behind ice machine. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine. Floor behind ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below warming area by fryers is rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters for ice machine in back area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting romaine lettuce in prep area prior to rinse step. Manager instructed employee to rinse lettuce and then cut. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use lids on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry storage area - seal is showing wear.
36-02-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trout River Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trout River Grill on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trout River Grill?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Trout River Grill.
How does Trout River Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Trout River Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Trout River Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trout River Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Trout River 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 Trout River Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trout River Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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