Sierra Grille

331 Marsh Landing Pkwy, Jacksonville Bch, FL 32250 · Permanent Food Service · License 2611887

C
Grade C
Safety score 74 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 6, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Aug 6 follow-up · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 6 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 2 basic (1 repeat)
    -14
  • Administrative complaint on Aug 5, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score74

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitAug 6, 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
  2. First visitAug 5, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    5 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Cut tomatoes (54°F - Cold Holding). Tomatoes were filled over lip of pan. Employee removed excess tomatoes from pan and placed in reach in cooler. Observed on cook line prep table Jack cheese (52°F-56°F - Cold Holding); Cheddar mix cheese (52°F-56°F - Cold Holding). Manager removed and placed smaller amount in ice bath. Inspector spoke to manager regarding Time As A Public Health Control for cheese held near grill.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in prep area. 1 flying insect in dining area.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.

    Basic2

    • 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 near ice chute of unit.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Observed in prep area ceiling air vents dusty.

      Repeat violation

    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.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Food out of temperature1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1