MB GRILL
11001 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. A employee was observed leaving the kitchen through the back door while wearing a single service glove. Upon returning to the cook line, the employee removed the gloves, put on a fresh pair, and began food preparation at the flat top grill without washing their hands."
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with dried up food debris.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towel roll at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees who have been with the company for over 60 days were observed handling food at the front counter, but their training records could not be provided. During the inspection, the operator showed the inspector two new FLRA Employee Food Safety Training books, which were given to the employees to study. The operator plans to administer the test to the employees. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Front counter employees Asma T., who is on her first day, was observed handling food at the front counter. Her Employee Reporting Agreement could not be provided. During the inspection, the operator showed the inspector a new FLRA Employee Food Safety Training book, which was given to the employee to read and complete the Foodservice Employee Reporting Agreement inside the books. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three expired training certificates, one for Bombay M. 5/12/21 through FLRA who was not present at the time of the inspection. Operator stated the other two certificates are for employees who are no longer employed. The operator discarded the certificates. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled yellow spray bottle in front counter area. Spray bottle labeled as table cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed yellow substance build up.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Bus tub of raw chicken stored on bottom rack inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator put like on container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.