Bayshore Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Bayshore Mediterranean Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed out of date license at time of inspection. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of inspection. Employee labeled bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on reach in cooler door handles at time of inspectionnn
23-24-4
70
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large cutting board on reach in cooler is stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at time of inspection. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged carrots stored on floor of walk in cooler at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at time of inspection. Operator had employee move drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large cutting board on reach in cooler is grooved at time of inspection.
14-09-4
64
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water stored in reach in cooler by entrance into kitchen next to customer food. Operator removed water during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in kitchen at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented bean can and tomato sauce can during inspection. Operator segregated and labeled to return. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained in kitchen during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles in server station not labeled. Operator had employee label with marker what bottle contents are during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed lift top reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at time of inspection
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on counter entering kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over steam table and over salad line during inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken on floor in mixing bowl in walk in. Operator moved chicken to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door during inspection
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is shared by multiple businesses in strip mall complex
33-16-4
61
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in salt container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by servers area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen above reachin cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bayshore Mediterranean Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bayshore Mediterranean Grill on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bayshore Mediterranean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bayshore Mediterranean Grill.
How does Bayshore Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bayshore Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bayshore Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bayshore Mediterranean Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bayshore Mediterranean Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bayshore Mediterranean Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bayshore Mediterranean Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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