Fire up Halal Grill

10016 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Fire up Halal Grill has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Fire up Halal Grill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of grilled eggplant dented at seam. Operator removed from stock. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for 2 employees

53B-14-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk spices. Operator placed correctly and educated his employees. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clear plastic bins on clean dish shelf.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans on shelf in storage area? Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

May 8, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.

14-09-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on shelf above food counter. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. Operator turn hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stored with bulk salt Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to dry storage

42-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer

14-69-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a tray of raw chicken kabobs over raw beef in the walk-in refrigerator. The tray of chicken kabobs was moved to the bottom shelf

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing a blue liquid. Employee identified the liquid as winded. Employee labeled the bottle with the common name. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. A probe thermometer to measure the temperature of the food is not available for use.

05-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on the floor in the kitchen. Containers placed on racks. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef thawing in standing water. Operator added ice for completion of the thawing process. The water is at 61F in the containers. Water measures 38F on the chicken thawing. Water measure 50F on the thawing beef. More ice added to the container upon second measurement

06-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food and debris buildup in the grips of reach-in refrigerator handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the table where meat is being cut and another on a bottom shelf with pita bread. The drinks were relocated to be away from food

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fire up Halal Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fire up Halal Grill on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fire up Halal Grill?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fire up Halal Grill.

How does Fire up Halal Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Fire up Halal Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Fire up Halal Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fire up Halal Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fire up Halal 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 Fire up Halal Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fire up Halal Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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