GRILL EXPRESS Health Score — Gainesville, FL

808 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 7/23/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
B
75 / 100
Good

1 high-risk issue, 4 moderate issues, 6 minor issues found

Inspected July 23, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 17% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
4
Minor
6

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Moderate Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Moderate Single-service and single-use items
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification ×2

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Frequently Asked Questions

GRILL EXPRESS received a ClearScore of 75/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on July 23, 2026. 11 violations were found, including 1 high-risk issue. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The primary violations at GRILL EXPRESS on July 23, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (4 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There was also 1 high-risk and 6 minor violations recorded.

GRILL EXPRESS was last inspected on July 23, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

GRILL EXPRESS received a Grade B (ClearScore 75/100) on its most recent inspection. There was 1 high-risk violation noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, GRILL EXPRESS is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of GRILL EXPRESS's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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