PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE

Name: PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE
Address: 816 HWY A1A N STE 100, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL, 32082, US
Rating: 70

816 HWY A1A N STE 100, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082

License #6501861

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70 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE in PONTE VEDRA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 6 critical, 8 major, 7 minor.

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[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 80°. Kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
[08B-54-4] Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered spices in spice tray under paper towel dispenser in kitchen. Moved by manager.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Unsliced ham in walk in cooler not date marked. Per Person In Charge. Opened just few days ago. Marked by manger.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in kitchen reach in freezer and walk in freezer. Blower , floor
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked chicken date marked 4/22 in walk in cooler.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on oven handles. Rear oven.

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mango salsa in walk in cooler dated 10/23. Today is 11/5.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at downstairs bar service station.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5930-104 via email.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mango salsa in walk in cooler dated 10/23. Today is 11/5.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled. Underplating on soda machine in upstairs bar is soiled.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in dishroom. Employee identified contents as bleach and labeled bottle.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at inside bar and upstairs bar handwash sinks. No soap at upstairs bar handwash sink.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato at 49F in small flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Tomatoes placed in unit 1.5 hours prior. Tomatoes moved to reach in freezer and approximately 20 minutes later temperature at 42F. Also, cut tomato in flip top reach in cooler on expo line at 48F. Per employee, tomatoes placed in unit one hour prior. Employee found unit not turned on. Tomatoes moved to reach in freezer and approximately 20 minutes later temperature is 43F.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing approximately 15 food handler employee training.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook pick up used glove from the floor, place on new glove without washing hands first.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in stand up reach in freezer in kitchen. Duct tape used on oven door handle.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker incorrectly installed at top of added splitter to mop sink. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side on splitter.

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PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE

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