Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GROM

204 THIRD AVE S · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659143
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13500370
DBPR license2614723

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High 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 House made Samoan dressing (mixed with House made Ranch dressing)dated 2-11-2026. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority12A-14-4

High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cough/sneeze with gloved hands and proceeded to touch equipment. Inspector spoke to employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked rice (56F-61F – Cold Holding) dated 2-14-2026. Employee stated was in cooler all morning, manager did not know when it was made. Manager voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler in squeeze bottles House made Ranch dressing (52F-56F – Cold Holding); House made Aioli dressing (52F-56F – Cold Holding). Manager placed squeeze bottles inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High 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 in hot holding cabinet Sausage (120F-122F – Hot Holding). Employee removed and placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb located in front of establishment without back flow device connected to a hose.

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in employee hand sink located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#18Intermediate53B-14-5

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. Observed some employee food training expired. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at employee handwashing sink on cook line.

Basic 11

#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
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-07-4

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

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic13-07-4

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

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda in front stored on the floor. Observed container of sugar stored on floor located in back room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing located in prep area.

#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor on cook line unsealed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink. Manager hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.