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GRILL FRESH

2485 NEBRASKA AVE · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34683

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3381371
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8468412
DBPR license6218024

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. quinoa (46F – Cold Holding); glass noodles (45F – Cold Holding); rice (46F – Cold Holding); quinoa (44F – Cold Holding); glass noodles (44F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. quinoa (46F – Cold Holding); glass noodles (45F – Cold Holding); rice (46F – Cold Holding); quinoa (44F – Cold Holding); glass noodles (44F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (124F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (120F – Hot Holding), Hot box cooked chicken 119F hot hold, **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink has been taken out of service at front line due to faucet leak. Discussed the need to keep sinks working at all times

#9Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC LANE HUSLER **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink at front line. Discussed the need to have hand wash sinks stocked at all times.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerated unit holding cold rice, glass noodles and quinoa not holding food at proper temperature

#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink behind front line.

#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles don't foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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