Camellia Street Grill
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Camellia Street Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Camellia Street Grill's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. There is a hose bibb on the wall between the triple sink and walk in freezer with out a backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ There is no certified food manager present with more than 4 employees handling food.
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The walk in freezer door is heavily damaged which prevents it from closing. The door gasket on the walk in cooler is torn.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice in the walk in freezer and inside the walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
67
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, 3 cans tomatoes, 1 can chick peas with dents, rust.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes washed and rinsed, no sanitizer step used. Operator resanitized dishware in triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Glass door cook line reach-in cooler raw pooled eggs over raw fish. Operator moved to bottom shelf for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked vegetables soup for she crab soup (60F - Cooling) overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to walk-in freezer. Also next to triple sink left side. 4 way splitter next to ice machine right, also hose bibb. One by outdoors mop sink. One under handwash sink in employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked vegetables soup for she crab soup (60F - Cooling) overnight per operator.
03D-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk-in freezer heavily damaged. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in any bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in far back dry storage hallway.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, boxes tomatoes, onions, pot of crab soup. In walk-in freezer, boxes shrimp.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
32
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 75ppm). Spoke with operator regarding a, operator added more quaternary tablets and retested,
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line silver reach-in cooler, raw ground beef over ready-to-eat pimento cheese. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to walk-in freezer. Also next to triple sink left side. 4 way splitter next to ice machine right, also hose bibb. One by Outdoors mop sink. One under handwash sink in employee bathroom.
29-34-4
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 operator not updating date mark to reflect refrigeration time when bring thawed foods from freezer, cooked corn and key lime pie. Per operator, both pulled yesterday. Spoke with operator regarding a date labeling system that includes thaw dates, and provided handout.
02C-08-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in any bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Damaged or missing shields on cook line lighting. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Old debris stuck to clean dishware/utensils stored by side screened door in kitchen.
16-48-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
38-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Attached fans in front and back of house soiled with dust accumulation. Also attached hood system with accumulated grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk-in freezer heavily damaged, gaskets ripped.
14-11-5
39
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There us a unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the triple sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in freezer is heavily damaged. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. An employee transferring flour from one container to another outside the kitchen door.
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of tomatoes and tubs of shrimp stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the walk-in freezer door that is causing the door to split.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tings on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in freezer is torn at the bottom, the door gasket on the walk-in cooler is damaged and torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the glass door reach in cooler shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46F - Cold Holding). Operator moved time, temperature control for safety foods to the bottom of the make table cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm), operator drained and refilled the triple sink, quaternary sanitizer 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement. Employees present began reading and signing the health agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Some employees are unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in freezer is torn at the bottom, the door gasket on the walk-in cooler is damaged and torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector printed the consumer advisory, operator placed the advisory at the order counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl in a bin of flour in the walk-in freezer.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the upright reach in freezer are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of corn, tomatoes and onions stored on 5he floor in the walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
70
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is a cook with no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on a hairnet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. There is a knife block in use on the shelf next to the microwave. Operator discarded the knife block. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
74
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Camellia Street Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Camellia Street Grill on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Camellia Street Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Camellia Street Grill.
Has Camellia Street Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Camellia Street Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Camellia Street 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 Camellia Street Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Camellia Street Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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