Apollonia Grill
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
90
Score
Apollonia Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Apollonia Grill was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among University Park restaurants, the typical score is 86; Apollonia Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights missing shields in dry storage area and kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty and pitted shelves in the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
90
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over soup warmer, over prep table and over syrup boxes with heavy dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights missing shields in dry storage area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the grill with a grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty and pitted shelves in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed bar soda holster without a waste line.
29-17-4
70
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over soup warmer, over prep table and over syrup boxes with heavy dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights missing shields in dry storage area and kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty and pitted shelves in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rolling flour container with half the lid missing and the other half broken and chipped next to floor mixer. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty and pitted shelves in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over soup warmer, over prep table and over syrup boxes with heavy dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
78
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef stored Tilapia in Walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed open ceiling area above dry storage room shelving. Tile is jarred or missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in center of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled or covered.
02D-01-5
58
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in wait station area.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of ice and debris in walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in container on table behind grill in 80F water. Employee removed tongs to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on sides of stacked metal containers underneath prep table on shelf in rear prep area.
16-46-4
82
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish in reach-in cooler stored above ready-to-eat cooked pasta. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mashed Potatoes (98F - Hot Holding); Rice (101F - Hot Holding) in steam table at 3:10 PM. Employee stated the items had been in the steam table since 11:30 AM. Employee discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a total of 8 unlabeled spray bottles throughout establishment containing toxic chemical. Operator had employees label bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above pizza oven soiled with grease and dust and above grill on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan covers soiled with an accumulation of dust. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen near pizza oven and cook line.
21-38-4
Basic - Observed boxes of greek yogurt and containers of sauce stored on floor in the walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Apollonia Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Apollonia Grill on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Apollonia Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Apollonia Grill.
How does Apollonia Grill compare to other restaurants in University Park?
Apollonia Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the University Park average of 86.
Has Apollonia Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Apollonia Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Apollonia Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Apollonia Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Apollonia Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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