Inspection Report

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Warning

SIERRA GRILLE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3656716
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13491932
DBPR license2615685

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority01B-28-5

High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed refried beans in walk in cooler dated 1-22-2026 See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Operator stated they were out of sanitizer. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed lemons in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs over cut lettuce and cut tomatoes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steam table Cooked steak (109F-120F – Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (109F-125F – Hot Holding). Manager will reheat steak and chicken. Observed in clear container Cooked steak (118F – Hot Holding) on prep table. Employee cut and placed steak in stainless pans. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large meat slicer soiled with food debris.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink used to fill container up with water. Employee removed container and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#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 with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

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

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee apron next to boxes of tortillas. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 49 · Flammable/combustible materials – reporting only
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.