Circle Grill

5325 Cotton St, Graceville, FL 32440

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Circle Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 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 two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “floor drain covers missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Circle Grill squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Floor drain covers missing. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups stored on floor in side storage area on floor. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Aug 15, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid insecticide on back storage shelf.

41-05-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on dish area not in proper storage area.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler lid soiled with mold like substance and food debris.

22-02-4

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door near chest freezers with gaps opening to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Oct 23, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose next to dry storage room.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Cook restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Observed whole milk in walk in cooler without date mark. Per Owner, milk opened on 2 days ago. Owner date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.

36-36-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door near chest freezers with gaps opening to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Owner removed ice scoop and placed in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and breading mix not labeled. Owner labeled both containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jun 21, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling leaking in dining room. **Warning**

36-32-5

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured properly by drink machine in back storage area.

51-11-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French fries in walk in freezer uncovered.

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Circle Grill?

Across the inspection record, “floor drain covers missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Circle Grill.

How does Circle Grill compare to other restaurants in Graceville?

Circle Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Graceville average of 86.

Has Circle Grill's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Circle 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 Circle Grill inspected?

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

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