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GRILL FRESH

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3476805
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8787802
DBPR license6218024

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic in oil (72F – Cold Holding) cream of ginger (49F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (72F – Cold Holding) sitting on counter since 10am. See stop sale. cream of ginger dressing (49F – Cold Holding) sitting above fill line since yesterday. No temperature taken. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards, white and red **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in ware washing area has been removed. It is now a dishwasher. Prep sink removed in ware washing area. Hand wash sinks removed on opposite wall of cook line in kitchen. Hot holding unit where hand wash sink was located. Fryers removed. Freezer in kitchen is now in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-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. For all employees **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

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. Juan, Marley, Isaiah, Josh H and Josh I **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-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. No proof of training for: Marley and Isaiah **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in food prep areas soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.