PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE
816 HWY A1A N STE 100, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082
License #6501861
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE in PONTE VEDRA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.5 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 25 total violations — 6 critical, 9 major, 10 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 29, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler/ Drawer Cooler Insulation torn , loose.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. All purpose cleaner. Marked 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.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Bar area. Moved by manager.
- [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.
- [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.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pimento date marked 4/19. Per Person In Charge. Made yesterday. Incorrectly marked. Marked by manger.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 80°. Kitchen.
- [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.
- [14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on oven handles. Rear oven.
- [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
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Would you eat here?
PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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