Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach

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816 Hwy A1a N Ste 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Overview

Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach has compiled 173 violations across 22 inspections dating to at least 2023, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure, but enforcement escalation has become frequent: the most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 36 violations were documented, including five high-priority findings in management awareness, food condition, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage. Management awareness violations, employee health policy violations, chemical storage violations, and food contact surface violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections. Prior to the November citation, a May 12, 2025 inspection also recommended administrative complaint after nine violations including three high-priority findings. A pattern of corrected violations followed by renewed citations is evident: the facility achieved zero violations on May 15, 2025 and May 13, 2024 (both dispositioned "Call Back - Complied"), but violations reappeared at the subsequent routine inspections. High-priority employee health reporting and hand-washing violations were cited in January 2025 and May 2024.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
185Violations
0Closures

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Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 8 violations / inspection 8 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.92 violations / inspection 4.92 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach last inspected?
Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach had?
Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach find?
Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach ever been shut down?
No, Pusser's Caribbean Grille in Ponte Vedra Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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