Dalton's Sports Grill
2808 Henley Rd, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001361
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 2 complaint inspection5 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 8 follow-up, 4 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 10 basic (2 repeats)-34
- Administrative complaint on Oct 2, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score54
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 2, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
Observed debris from bar counter equipment flaking off in drink ice. Person in charge had employee dispose of ice.
Fixed on the spot
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
See stop sale. Observed under flip-top cooler next to steam table, blue cheese labeled 9/18. Operator removed and discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed under flip-top cooler on grill line, Sausage (52°F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily disposed.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee failed to wash hands in between changing gloves on cook line. Employee washed hands
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 6 flying insects throughout kitchen. Operator actively working on discarding during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed hand washing station in bar area inaccessible due to water pitcher in bowl. Employee removed pitcher.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 expired employee training.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed 2 bags of ice on walk-in freezer floor. Operator had employee remove.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed in kitchen employee drink on shelf with customer food items. Operator removed from food prep area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled torn.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed under flip-top cooler across from grill, 2 containers with labels not removed during wash. Operator removed label and put new label on.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed in kitchen standing oven interior soiled with grease and food build up
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with grease. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with dust.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed on multiple top shelves throughout kitchen, clean plates, bowls, pans and pots not inverted. Observed ice bucket stored on ice machine not inverted.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed in walk-in cooler standing water. Employee squeegeed water.
Fixed on the spot
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Observed cork board hanging on kitchen walls.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed kitchen floor under equipment soiled with food debris.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.