Sierra Grille

1021 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615685

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 71 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 7, 2026

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Jul 7 follow-up · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 1 complaint inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 7 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 basic (2 repeats)
-17
Administrative complaint on Jul 1, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul12026

Complaint inspection

7 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitJul 7, 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 visitJul 1, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed in walk in cooler completely thawed Commercially processed Mahi pieces bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use not removed from Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Observed on table near steam well Cooked chicken (89°F - Hot Holding); Cooked steak (90°F - Hot Holding); Cooked rice (110-115°F - Hot Holding). Employee stated items were out for about 2 hours. Employee reheated cooked rice. Manager had employee cut up steak and chicken, to reheat for hot holding.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic5
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  Observed in walk in cooler completely thawed Commercially processed Mahi pieces bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use not removed from Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  Observed in back room black stone outdoor grill.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.