Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MB GRILL

11001 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3249370
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8077797
DBPR license6218200

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 27, 2023 3:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 28, 2023 1:50 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#3High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in cabinet at front counter **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in back storage area. 3 rodent droppings in dry storage room 2 rodent droppings on floor in paper goods storage room **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lift top cooler on cook line – dolmates (62F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (55F – Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F – Cold Holding); alfredo pasta (57F – Cold Holding); feta (56F – Cold Holding); yellow sliced cheese (65F – Cold Holding); yellow sliced cheesec (66F – Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line – dolmates (62F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (48F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (55F – Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F – Cold Holding); alfredo pasta (57F – Cold Holding); feta (56F – Cold Holding); yellow sliced cheese (65F – Cold Holding); yellow sliced cheesec (66F – Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (58F – Cold Holding) Tzatziki 46F – cold holding.see stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Provided poster to manager **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 95F at 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Has forms in back of safe staff book . **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at any hand wash sink in kitchen 92F Women's bathroom 91F, mens bathroom 93F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink 3 dead roaches in hinge of cabinet at front counter 2 dead roaches in cabinet in lobby, under soda machine **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Fry oil on kitchen floor, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.