GRILL EXPRESS

Name: GRILL EXPRESS
Address: 808 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601, US
Rating: 87

808 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

License #1102900

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87 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

July 23, 2026 · 11 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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GRILL EXPRESS in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 23, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 11 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 9 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 23, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : multiple refrigeration door handles have dried food debris on them.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : 2 sets of to go containers, food contact side up. These were inverted.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. 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, no proof of a Certified Food Manager.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed : the main cook line cutting board has deep cuts with stained in the cuts.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a pan of cooked chicken on the cook line cutting board, 71°. ALSO, the pan next to it, cooked chicken , 52°. It was determined one was out for 35 minutes, and the other 15 minutes. Both were placed in the adjoining reach-in freezer. The 71° pan dropped to 62°, and was left in the freezer. The 52° chicken dropped to 44°, and was left in the reach-in freezer. The cooling occurred in 10 minutes. Time as a public health control and ice baths/bods were discussed.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed : the spout for the back wall hand wash sink is not attached.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : multiple employee food items stored over guest food in the kitchen reach in cooler. All items were moved to the bottom shelf.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed : the back wall hand wash sink was hidden under boxes. The boxes were removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : cigarettes, keys, and drink stored on the back storage shelves, over bulk food items.