Front Porch Grill
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Front Porch Grill stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dish room.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in bulk sugar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over prep reach in on cooks line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in kitchen.
36-12-4
78
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef knives in hand wash sink by back door at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored at host stand at time of inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food container lid stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid is open at time of inspection
33-16-4
70
May 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Saul Martinez Executive Chef
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near stove
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
67
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a fly land on a raw beef patty in prep kitchen area. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed a fly land on a raw beef patty in prep kitchen area. Also observed 3 flies in prep kitchen area. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep line reach-in-cooler and large ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw chicken thawing out in hand sink near back kitchen door. Operator placed inside walk-in-cooler. Also observed operator fill water picture with water at hand sink near dish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Front kitchen and walk-in-cooler area **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout back kitchen area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooksline underneath hand sink Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooksline **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 4 flies in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
23
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine
22-02-4
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/ Observed 5 employees working at time of inspection
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots on top shelf in kitchen not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
58
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen near stoves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near back kitchen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed outside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
58
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Saul Martinez Manager.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
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. On top shelf over clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpack on rack with clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of potatoes on floor in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep reach-in-cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers on prep line.
02D-01-5
47
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Front Porch Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Front Porch Grill on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Front Porch Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Front Porch Grill.
How does Front Porch Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Front Porch Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Front Porch Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Front Porch Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Front Porch 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 Front Porch Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Front Porch Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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