GRILL EXPRESS
808 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a pan of cooked chicken on the cook line cutting board, 71°. ALSO, the pan next to it, cooked chicken , 52°. It was determined one was out for 35 minutes, and the other 15 minutes. Both were placed in the adjoining reach-in freezer. The 71° pan dropped to 62°, and was left in the freezer. The 52° chicken dropped to 44°, and was left in the reach-in freezer. The cooling occurred in 10 minutes. Time as a public health control and ice baths/bods were discussed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed : the back wall hand wash sink was hidden under boxes. The boxes were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed, no proof of a Certified Food Manager. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : the 2 hand wash sink lacked paper towels or drying devices. A roll of paper towels was brought to one. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : lack of any training. **Warning**
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : multiple refrigeration door handles have dried food debris on them.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed : the main cook line cutting board has deep cuts with stained in the cuts. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : multiple employee food items stored over guest food in the kitchen reach in cooler. All items were moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : cigarettes, keys, and drink stored on the back storage shelves, over bulk food items. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed : the spout for the back wall hand wash sink is not attached.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : 2 sets of to go containers, food contact side up. These were inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:28 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.