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GRILLSMITH COUNTRYSIDE

2539 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD #6 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428138
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8699923
DBPR license6215676

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bar cooler: half and half (48F – Cold Holding) left in cooler overnight, no temperatures were taken. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar cooler: half and half (48F – Cold Holding) See stop sale Fish (45F – Cold Holding) brought from walk in cooler at 9am, second temp 40F Cook line drawer: Poultry (46F – Cold Holding); Fish (44F – Cold Holding); Beef (48F – Cold Holding) operator placed food on ice. Temperatures did not drop to 41F or below at second temp. Operator began to move food to walk in cooler In unit at server area: Milk 44F, operator placed in walk in freezer for rapid chill. Second temp 40F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53B-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. Kristen, Humberto, Lisa, Marsha expired **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishmachine temperature 150F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and is to not use dish machine until fixed **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food in cutting board at cookline. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and limes above roasted carrots in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:15 PM.

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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.