Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MICHAELS GRILL

11720 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3423882
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8653279
DBPR license3912481

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 17, 2024 1:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 18, 2024 5:24 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dish area. Approximately 12 flies in bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects or other pests. 3 worms located between walk in refrigerator and dry storage shelf **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 33 approximately live roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front line. 11 approximately live roaches next to metal bracket next to broiler at front line. 4 live roaches behind reach in cooler in front line adjacent to flattop. 1 live roach on prep table beneath shelf of coffee maker. 2 live roaches behind prep sink adjacent to dish area. 1 live roach on top of ice machine next to walk in refrigerator. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 5 roach eggs located in shelf beneath coffee maker **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to fryer: ; squid (55F – Cold Holding); Plant Foods (49F – Cold Holding); Plant Foods (44F – Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 1:53pm. Less than 4 hours. Operator moves all items into walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine in sanitizer bucket is too strong, over 200 ppm. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold-like substance in ice machine adjacent to walk in refrigerator. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located in entrance adjacent to soda machine. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired 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

Basic 8

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes are not inverted on dry dish rack. Operator informed employee to invert dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front cook line. 1 dead roach on prep table beneath coffee maker. 1 dead roach inside receipt machine beneath prep table of coffee maker. 1 dead roach between wall and ice maker. 1 dead roach between walk in refrigerator and dry storage shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Dishes are wet nesting in the dish washing area. Operator informed employee to remove wet dishes to allow drying. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of canned sodas stored on floor. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven door is dirty, located next to coffee machine in back kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of standing water inside reach in cooler located in bar area. Employees started cleaning out water during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in refrigerator are rusted. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on counter in front cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.