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SIERRA GRILLE

1021 ATLANTIC BLVD · ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County · FL 32233

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3616218
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10906340
DBPR license2615685

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Sour cream (52F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (54F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (54F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); House made ranch dressing (54F – Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F, and standing water at the bottom of cooler. Manager removed items and placed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Manager stated the ice machine is being worked on. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed employee food stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocado in reach in cooler with sticker still on. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.