Balmoral Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Balmoral Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Balmoral Grill was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Balmoral Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Haines City average of 90. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Scheduled licensing inspection. Not open and operating. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 live flying insects in service area by soda machine. **Warning**
35A-02-7
74
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed moldy chili in upright three door cooler in storage room. Observed moldy raw chicken in upright three door cooler in storage room. Observed moldy hotdogs in upright three door cooler in storage room. All moldy food not date marked and rotated.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy chili in upright cooler in storage room. Observed moldy raw chicken in upright cooler in storage room. Observed moldy hotdogs in upright cooler storage room.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer used for ware washing employees only wash and rinse at spray station.
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, Approximately 30 flying insects by soda machine. Approximately 5 in dry storage room. Approximately 15 by dishwasher. 1 by soda nozzle in bar.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains in dish area. Observed backing up through floor drains when dish machine drains also when hand sink runs near the unit, wastewater on floor near fryers where employees walk through.
28-26-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food on premise not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain under counter next dishwasher. Drain not draining.
29-19-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups being stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on upright cooler next to back door. Vents on freezer falling off of unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dish machine in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout soiled with debris, floors behind equipment in dish area, behind grill, behind coolers soiled with grease and old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil being stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning in dry storage room.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of refrigeration unit under grill soiled with grease and old food debris. Storage racks under dish counter soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in areas of the establishment. Odor in kitchen by dishwasher due to backed up wastewater.
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in handwash sink.
29-20-5
19
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee removed shrimp thawing at room temperature and placed them in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in walk in storage room.
14-69-4
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan with chicken in it in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator changed pan.**Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates at front counter and on cook line. Operator turned all containers face down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Utensils at front counter. Operator turned all utensils facing down.**Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
61
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Keystone Peroxide Disinfectant and Glass Leaner stored on the front counter next to the plastic utensils dispenser and chips. The relocated the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license was found and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside the ice bin in the bar area. The manager removed the ice scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 45F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes/ utensils stored in the hand washing sink located in the bar area. The dishes/ Utensils was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings, Ground beef inside the 3 door reach in cooler in the dry storage area.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the ice machine door. Front counter in the inside.
23-03-4
67
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to wash produce. The manager had the employee to wash the lettuce at the prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior white panel in the outside bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekin cups used in the feta cheese, pico inside the top section of the small flip top reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Mauve colored purse stored on the beverage syrup at the outside bar. Purse was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of ginger ale on the floor in the dry storage area. The kitchen manager removed the product from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut romaine lettuce before washing. I informed the manager the lettuce should be washed before cutting. The manager informed the employee **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Balmoral Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Balmoral Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Balmoral Grill?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Balmoral Grill.
How does Balmoral Grill compare to other restaurants in Haines City?
Balmoral Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Haines City average of 90.
Has Balmoral Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Balmoral Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Balmoral 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 Balmoral Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Balmoral Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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