PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE

Name: PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE
Address: 816 HWY A1A N STE 100, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL, 32082, US
Rating: 65.7

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

License #6501861

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

65.7 Grade F / 100

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April 29, 2026 · 12 findings · 1 critical

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PUSSER'S CARIBBEAN GRILLE in PONTE VEDRA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 65 total violations — 13 critical, 15 major, 37 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 29, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[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
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Bar area. Moved by manager.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 80°. Kitchen.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler/ Drawer Cooler Insulation torn , loose.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at downstairs bar service station.
[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.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of both flip top reach in coolers in the kitchen.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and reach in freezer. Kitchen.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. One live roach in sticky trap by wait-station. Cleaned by manager.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Drawer cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Torn gaskets.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in rear kitchen are by rear oven. Cleaned by manager.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris/ grease buildup under cook line equipment.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in rear dry goods. Near drinks concentrate.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled container. Moved by manager
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. torn Drawer Cooler gaskets. Cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled sides of cook line coolers.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted at bar. Moved by manager.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Bok Choy at 48°. (Overnight temperatures) Cooked lobster soup 47°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures)
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Cooked she crab 45°. Walk in cooler cooked crab dip 45°. Walk in cooler. Cooked soup 45° walk in cooler. 2) Cooked Bok Choy at 48°. (Overnight temperatures) Cooked lobster soup 47°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures)
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.the following items in walk in cooler : Cooked she crab 45°. cooked crab dip 45°. Cooked soup 45° Multiple Raw fish 45°. Shrimp 45°. Items immediately iced down by manager or moved to another cooler. The following items in Drawer Cooler at cook line : raw chicken 45°. Raw tuna 45°. Hamburger 45°. Cooked chicken and vegetables 45°. All items placed about 30 mins ago. Per Person In Charge. All items in Drawer Cooler iced down.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear dispenser. Replaced by manger.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-18-4] Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Soda gun hose at the bar counter tubing stored on top of ice for drinks. Operator has materials to properly hang the beverage hose.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent at the end of the main cook line has dust build up.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on boxes of soda syrup in the back prep area. Operator relocated the employee jacket.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the prep sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. In the walk in beer cooler, container of sangria mix stored on the floor. Operator relocated the sangria mix.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on products in the walk in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sink in mens restroom. Operator posted signage.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In the flip top reach in cooler unwashed avocados with stickers attached stored with ready to eat food items. Employee removed and washed the avocados.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt containers in the dry storage area with no product labeling.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean portable white cutting board on storage shelf with black food residue stain build up.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. At time of inspection food handler training certificates through SafeStaff not fully completed. Employees have completed training and taken quiz, certificates missing information such as business and trainer information. Operator began to fill out certificates.