Colony Grill
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Colony Grill has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Colony Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager on duty a Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection. The sign was printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not observed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
74
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4- 6.62 Lbs dented cans Red and Green Pepper Strips.
01B-01-4
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. Ran the dish machine in the bar area a few times and chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM. Manager replenished the bottle of chlorine sanitizer and the machine was primed to dispenser chemical into the line. Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. Can opener was sent to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink mold like substance.
22-20-5
58
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can, 55 ounces, of sliced olives.
01B-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in middle prep area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in dough station area has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of glass cleaner underneath soda station but high temperature dish machine. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in storage closet not stored in a manner to allowing to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored above high temperature dish machine not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee restroom by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes stored with inside of pizza boxes not protected.
25-06-4
67
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in service station area has mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee only bathroom across from walk in cooler.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in walk in cooler, chocolate milk, jelly and lunches, not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Manager segregated and stored below food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table across from beer cooler area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Manager filled with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Floor cleaner in spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep area has built up food debris. Manager assigned employee to clean can opener. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and bag stored on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container not labeled. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machine are not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colony Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colony Grill on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colony Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Colony Grill.
How does Colony Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Colony Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Colony Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colony Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Colony 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 Colony Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colony Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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