PERSIS INDIAN GRILL
8490 BAYMEADOWS RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately seven live flying insects in back kitchen area near dry onion storage. Observed four flying insects at dishmachine piping. Observed four flying insects near bag in box soda storage in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over chutney, raw shell eggs stored over chutney in walk in cooler. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in kitchen to left of double door reach in freezer; the first live roach observed on wall crawl behind molding on wall. The second live roach observed on floor which the person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings in storage closet off of dining area near server line. Storage closet holds single service items and beverages. Observed three rodent droppings on floor by server line ice bin. Observed three rodent droppings on floor under soda reach in cooler in dining area. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed rodent nest with chewed insulation pieces in storage closet that holds single service items and drinks on floor under shelf. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried onions made in house yesterday held at room temperature overnight at 65F.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried onions made in house yesterday held at room temperature overnight at 65F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemical stored on shelf above make line with food. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Also, containers of medicine stored on shelf with and above food products. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water stored in front server hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed multiple plates in clean dishware storage with chipped edges.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM present with 4+ food handling employees working during inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen. Person in charge provided. Also, missing hand wash sign in women's restroom, at server line hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees working at establishment for more than 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler made more than 24 hours with no date mark.
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in dry goods in dry storage and wet goods in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank unsecured outside back door, in kitchen by bag in box soda storage.
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth visibly soiled, used as food contact surface for naan dough.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches on the ground to left of double door reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed one dead roach on the floor under shelving in back kitchen. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored in clean cup at prep area. Employee earphone stored on cutting board in back kitchen. Employee pair of socks stored on shelf with single service items in back hallway storage. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees working with food with no hair restraint.
36-73-4Basic – Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at dishmachine with debris buildup. Hole in wall near onion prep table, in dry storage room off of dining room. Floor not smooth and easily cleanable near right end of triple sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Prepped onions stored in container on the floor, water bottles stored on floor in hallway by server line. Person in charge began raising. Also, most items in walk in cooler and stored bulk items in kitchen uncovered. Also, water cups prefilled with water for guests not covered. Person in charge added tin foil over cups during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacles stored on ground behind restaurant.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service item cases stored observed floor in dry storage closet near dining room.
32-23-4Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal out of order in men's restroom.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:43 AM.
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.