Bonefish Grill
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Bonefish Grill has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezers on cooks line” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Belleair Bluffs restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of salamander oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door reach in cooler on line.
29-49-6
86
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - 4 Ceiling vents observed with peeling paint. 2 Others stained from mold like substance/ stained surface.
36-34-5
95
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
86
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer at end of line. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of glass chiller in bar- soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets.
14-12-4
86
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. End of line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of glass chiller soiled in bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two single door coolers on line.
14-33-4
86
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water house connected to water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line across from oven.
29-49-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator inverted ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with debris buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors.
23-03-4
67
Dec 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Manager ordered a replacement **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
86
Dec 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cake 44-48 F in reach in cooler at cook line, raw salmon 46 F , raw trout 47 F , lobster 44-45 F . Seafood placed in reach in cooler from walk in cooler 3 1/2 hours previously Manager moved seafood to walk in freezer for quick chill down Recheck : crab cakes 31 F , salmon 30-31 F, trout 39 F , lobster 38 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures for reach in cooler opposite oven . Reviewed with manager .
05-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance - stained cutting board at cook line - cutting board discarded and replaced with new cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Reviewed with manager
16-62-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils exposed to splash from previous leak from ceiling in dish washing area . Manager relocated dishes to dish washing area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line Cutting board discarded and replaced with new **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation - cutting raw salmon . Reviewed with manager . Employee put hair restraint on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Reviewed with manager
16-46-4
50
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood 46 F drawer , manager placed bag of ice on food Cooked pasta. 46 F in reach in cooler - manager moved to freezer **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No batteries for nonworking measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Reviewed with manager
16-62-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar . Manager placed sign at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -dust accumulation on fan in food prep area . Manager moved fan to office **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Smart power dispenser too strong, manager added water to wiping buckets to the correct measurement **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - crab cakes 49 F, salmon 49 F in cooler opposite x press chef equipment -temperatures taken this morning . Manager moved food to freezer for quick chill **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled , dusty shelf above coolers at cook line . Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
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. Katherine, Brandon, Christian expired April , May of 2023 Reviewed with manager
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 dead roach inside reach in freezer near cook line hand wash sink . Manager removed dead roach , cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Reviewed with manager . Per manager a service request is in place **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soiled gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line . Reviewed with manager
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to cook line hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager .
22-16-4
45
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can black beans. Two #10 cans palm hearts
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cod fish (50F - ambient cooling) temp at 1235pm Re temp at 2:13pm 41f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to glass plates in dining room. Operator removed sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Standing shelves in kitchen with cook pans soiled. Soda-gun at back entrance of bar soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates in dining room not protected. Operator removed plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying expired license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. #10 can black beans. Two #10 cans palm hearts
08B-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup walk-in freezer door Ice cream freezer Stand-alone freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven above reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler has been soiled for more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach-in coolers door gaskets in kitchen. Double stacked microwave top soiled Gaskets on reach-in coolers in bar
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers located on cook line across from char-grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler located next to oven. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
30
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In mop sink in rear of kitchen by the ice machine requires one vacuum breaker. Educated operator and described option of switching the vacuum breaker to the proper fitting that requires it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine spouts show accumulation of debris in server beverage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area provided. Educated employee and they provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks not secured in the rear room with the ice machine in it.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in prep area shows ware and grooved cut marks. Green cutting board at bar shows grooved cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor drain in r prep area in the rear of restaurant is missing floor drains.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy bean oil stored on the floor in the rear prep area. Operator elevated to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Accumulated debris and staining on interior of iced tea dispenser.
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on the far left of the cook line if facing the cook line shows accumulated debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the cooler on cook line underneath two microwaves shows accumulation of debris. Gaskets on cooler directly to the left on the cooler under the microwaves show accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping AC line. Observed dripping AC line over the two door deli cooler on the cook line. Not dripping on any ready to eat food or food contact surface.
08B-52-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonefish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonefish Grill on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonefish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezers on cooks line” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bonefish Grill.
How does Bonefish Grill compare to other restaurants in Belleair Bluffs?
Bonefish Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Belleair Bluffs average of 76.
Has Bonefish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonefish Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bonefish 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 Bonefish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonefish Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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