Candor Grille

10150 Highland Manor Dr Ste 110, Tampa, FL 33610

American

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Candor Grille has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior of drink machine that houses nozzles needs to be wiped **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed drink machine still soiled. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw eggs over coleslaw in fridge to the right of flat top grill, operator moved items from below eggs. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cut lettuce. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) located on cook line prep table. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling. ham (44F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) discussed with manager to move to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in coolers by kitchen entrance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Basic - Exterior of drink machine that houses nozzles needs to be wiped **Warning**

23-03-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used in large container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust near dish machine

36-34-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large to go container lids on top shelf not inverted over night.

25-06-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory on menus not complete verbiage. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wood cabinets broken and chipped over 3 compartment sink

14-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food cooked and stored in reach-in-cooler not date marked

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with dust and grease

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Candor Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Candor Grille on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Candor Grille?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Candor Grille.

How does Candor Grille compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Candor Grille most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Candor Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Candor Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Candor Grille 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 Candor Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Candor Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.

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