HILTON GARDEN INN PALM COAST TOWN CENTER GREAT AMERICAN GRILL

Name: HILTON GARDEN INN PALM COAST TOWN CENTER GREAT AMERICAN GRILL
Address: 55 TOWN CENTER BLVD, PALM COAST, FL, 32164, US
Rating: 74.6

55 TOWN CENTER BLVD, PALM COAST, FL 32164

License #2800705

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74.6 Grade C / 100

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Latest inspection

November 20, 2025 · 7 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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HILTON GARDEN INN PALM COAST TOWN CENTER GREAT AMERICAN GRILL in PALM COAST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 20, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 18 critical, 5 major, 22 minor.

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August 21, 2024

The latest inspection on November 20, 2025 shows 7 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. At coffee sink drain cover on floor sink is missing.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging on over door. Person in charge removed
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of albacore Tuna dented at top around rim.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One shell egg broken. Person in charge discarded.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on cheese and waffle batter. Person in charge time stamped.
[22-59-4] Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine rinse cycle measures 195F.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employees certificate is expired.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in ice machine.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On floor under dish machine black debris.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline has ice buildup.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At bar; knives in between equipment. Person in charge removed.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Crumbs on bottom and sides below microwave.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several bottled waters in reach in cooler.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in back of cookline has standing water on bottom right shelf.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine is not working at all. Per person in charge waiting on a part.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Muffins out for self service needs self hinged closer.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line chives, green onions. Person in charge discarded both.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Feta cheese in reach in cooler dated 8.1 today is 8.13.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Avocado cut through sticker. Feta cheese dated 8.1, today is 8.13.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Above fill line and in cooler overnight; cheese 44F.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above fill line and in cooler overnight; cheese 44F.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on cream cheese and cooked potatoes. Added to time paper work.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All food containers in reach in cooler are messy. Food debris on all containers and some have cross contamination. Can opener and slicer have debris.