Compass Grille
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Compass Grille stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compass Grille scores about where you'd expect for a St. Pete Beach restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
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/ Current staff unable to provide valid CFM for current staff present
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table at service window
12B-07-4
74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 77f added ice to container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
82
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press plates soiled with burnt on food debris, can opener soiled with build up of food debris, cutting boards stained on cook line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door and reach in cooler handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in dining room and bar area removed. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between reach in deli cooler and prep table on cook line. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven soiled interior with food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted in server station. Employee inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler no date mark opened 12-10. Employee dated cream. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in dining room removed and waiting on permitting to replace wall.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of flour in dry storage touching flour. Employee removed handle from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in freezer on cook line. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in kitchen. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked eggs and heavy whipping cream. Employee moved raw eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shelled egg no glove change or hand wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black debris, slicer blade and guard soiled with food debris last used 11-26. Can opener soiled with build up of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris build up on top of dish machine. Employee cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in cooler and walk in cooler soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2023 license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drink on prep table next to cutting board. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil on floor in dry storage. Employee moved oil and placed on riser. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching panko in dry storage area. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.oven interior soiled with food debris. Oven and pizza oven interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
45
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Compass Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Compass Grille on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Compass Grille?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Compass Grille.
How does Compass Grille compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Compass Grille most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Compass Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Compass Grille have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Compass Grille 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 Compass Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Compass Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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