Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SIERRA GRILLE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3496968
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8871631
DBPR license2615685

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed multiple spray cans of Raid labeled for household use only stored on shelf in back room. Employee will remove spray cans from premises. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Sour cream (46F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); House made ranch dressing (46F – Cold Holding). Cooler has standing water inside cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Employee will place ice under items. Employee stated that product was placed on line at 10am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of comet stored on shelf above cooking oil. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty.

Basic 7

#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. **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 water bottles stored on prep table located in kitchen. Employee will remove and store properly.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stainless pans on dry storage rack wet nesting. Employee will remove and properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor in front of soda storage rack. Employee will remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dry food containers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-49-6

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.