Caloosa Grill
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Caloosa Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Caloosa Grill trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on prep table out at 76F room temperature. The manager placed butter in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grilled chicken and cooked hotdogs, vegetable beef soup and tomato soup not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Form for butter on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape utilized on door handle of walk-in cooler.
14-71-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handwashing sink handle missing at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line soiled. The chef stated he was having microwave cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
55
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on the can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in the interior of ice machine. operator cleaned ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially prepared salmon thawed on the package.
06-09-1
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.onserved handled missing at hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
95
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed all food handler training certificates expired 5-2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed employee food handler training not provided. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
86
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat cooked carrots in reach in tall stainless cooler on the cook line. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic tub of flour sitting the hand wash sink near the stand up stainless steel freezer on the left of the cookline. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook-line. Operator placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The observed no soap at hand wash sink on the cook line. Operator got a bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Observed all food handler training certificates expired 5-2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as a scoop in the breadcrumb bulk in use bin. Operator removed soup cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing. Chlorine is reading 10 ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard protection. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior top of glass door stand up cooler on the servers line where food is held paint is peeling and has a high possibility of becoming a physical contaminant if it continues to peel and chip off, observed peeling paint blowing under the force of the condenser fan. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink on the cook line. operator printed hand wash sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed glass door stand up refrigerator on the servers line with rusting shelves. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. **Warning**
33-16-4
35
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch clothing and begin to handle cutting romaine lettuce without washing hands and putting on gloves. Educated employees regarding proper handwashing techniques, lettuce was washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut sliced fruit on left end reach in cooler on cookline. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test kit for chlorine was wet and unusable. Operator ordered new test kit. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at handwashing sink to the right of the cook-line operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in package labeled remove before thawing, thawed without being removed from package.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean pans with old labels still on them on drying/ storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
52
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef portions not commercially packaged stored above cooked portioned potato casserole not commercially packaged. Operator moved portions of beef to lower shelf.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand wash soap at hand wash sink next tom3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked portioned potato casserole in reach in freezer not date marked properly.
02C-04-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans on pan shelf not inverted to protect from contamination.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metals pans not properly air dried before stacking on pan shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers with buildup of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels/ old label glue, on clean containers in dish wash station storage. Next to dishwasher.
16-46-4
50
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed aspirin on spice shelf. Operator moved to office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cut fruit date marked 4-17 held for 10 days. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved to dish station for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile in kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
58
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine available for dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Operator stated chemical test strips for chlorine have been ordered. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed chicken in reach in cooler on cook line not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Observed products still not properly dated marked if prepared more than 24 hours. **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Observed drain plug still missing on dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Thermometers still not in all units, operator stated they have been ordered. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caloosa Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caloosa Grill on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caloosa Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caloosa Grill.
Has Caloosa Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caloosa Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caloosa 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 Caloosa Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caloosa Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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