Garden Grille Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Garden Grille Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Palm Harbor restaurants, the typical score is 74; Garden Grille Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Employee working on cook line had soiled apron. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
13-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has food debris present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: No labels on squeeze bottles. Operator added labels during visit. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored on croissant maker. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 Dented 5oz can of tuna in dry storage. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants and apron and then changed gloves no handwash. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched personal phone and then touched pans to cook omelette. Proceeded to add spinach to omelette. No gloves changed or hand wash. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored next to cooked octopus in walk in cooler. Raw shrimp over ready to eat salmon in walk in cooler. Operator moved ready to eat to proper area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored next to raw seafood in walk in cooler. Operator moved seafood from chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has no employee health agreement forms on premesis Zula. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 operator form HR 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by container with dirty dishes. Operator moved containers. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf above prep table with dough. Operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 food in prep table in kitchen above flour and next to powdered sugar. Employee phone on top of container of powdered sugar. Operator moved phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Employee working on cook line had soiled apron. **Warning**
13-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor in dry storage. Potatoes and onions stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of oven in kitchen. Operator moved tongs to proper area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has food debris present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat cheese in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm. **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - 1 Dented 5oz can of tuna in dry storage. Not separated from undamaged product. **Warning**
08B-20-4
15
Feb 27, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of pastries in reach in freezer. Operator moved chicken to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plates and sponges stored on handwash sink by three compartment sink. Operator moved items to proper area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach not labeled under prep table next to reach in freezer. Spray bottle of surface cleaner unlabeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven has accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
58
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Waitress came into the kitchen from the dining room,put on gloves and buttered toast no hand wash **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook observed 2x cracking shell eggs than touching clean equipment no hand wash. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Baked potatoes cooled in deeps pot, pork drippings cooled in deep container in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape wrapped around knife handle. Discussed with operator the importance of not using tape to repair equipment related to the adhesive. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Coolers in disrepair stored outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles stored on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all food removed from its original container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
52
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then clean dishes with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, ham, gyro, corned beef.discussed the importance of date marking any ready to eat food held more than 24 hours Egg mixture held on counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Turkey cooked not dated. Cook stated in was cooked on the 4th of February and pulled from the freezer yesterday. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 Fryer oil stored on the floor towards the rear of the kitchen, 2 pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Bucket containing turkey breast and a pot of soup stored on walk in floor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Pasta, eggs **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Cooked potatoes, pot of soup, bacon and prepped onions not covered. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Soiled utility lines exposed on walls and ceilings **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cold water leaking at hand wash sink. The line was shut off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
50
Feb 6, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil stored with clean dishes. Operator moved Advil from area of clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then clean dishes with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Soiled water filling pot holes in rear of building. Operator confirmed the dumping of mop buckets on to the ground. The mop sink is filled with debris. Discussed with operator the importance of dumping mop water in designated mop area. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded Mozzarella cheese 54F cold hold, Shredded cheddar cheese54F cold hood ,Fresh trimmed Spinach 49F cold hood ,Cooked Gyro 59F cold hood,Tuna 56F cold hold, Cooked Chicken 52F cold hood, Meatloaf 56F cold hold,Cooked Ribs 56F cold hold, Cooked Carved turkey 57F cold hold,Cooked Corned beef 55F cold hold,Diced tomatoes 54F cold hold. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese 54F cold hold, Shredded cheddar cheese54F cold hood ,Fresh Spinach 49F cold hood ,Cooked Gyro 59F cold hood,Tuna 56F cold hold, Cooked Chicken 52F cold hood, Meatloaf 56F cold hold,Cooked Ribs 56F cold hold, Cooked Carved turkey 57F cold hold,Cooked Corned beef 55F cold hold,Diced tomatoes 54F cold hold. See Stop Sale. egg mixture 67F held on the counter for less than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored with clean dishes. Operator moved chemical from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator is advertising crab meat on both Restaurant menu and on line menu but is using imitation crab. It was confirmed that the product being used is Surimi with no crab added.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towels during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, ham, gyro, corned beef.discussed the importance of date marking any ready to eat food held more than 24 hours Egg mixture held on counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on cook line. Ope moved coffee from cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and other personal items stored with food on wire rack near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 Fryer oil stored on the floor towards the rear of the kitchen, 2 pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pasta, eggs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Soiled utility lines exposed on walls and ceilings **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cold water leaking at hand wash sink. The line was shut off. **Warning**
29-11-4
17
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter at front counter missing time stamp. Operator was able to determine the time the butter was removed from cold holding and stamped the butter accordingly **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef cooked, boiled eggs, cooked potatoes. Operator was able to determine the prep dated and dated food accordingly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser is full but will not dispense soap. Operator brought over another soap to be used. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint and mortar stored in dry storage. No contamination observed. Discussed with the operator the need to remove unnecessary chemicals from dry storage
41-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages x2 stored on prep table. Operator removed drinks **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. Cell phone on cutting board. Operator removed cell phone cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several foods In Walk in cooler not covered including roast beef, cooked potatoes, boiled eggs and cooked vegetables. Discussed the importance of covering all stored food. No contamination observed. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Exposed utility lines on ceiling soiled with dust and debris
36-04-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area. Upper part of walls not smooth and easily cleanable
36-30-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer 25ppm corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Discussed the Importance of labeling foods once they are removed from their original container.
02D-01-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garden Grille Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garden Grille Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garden Grille Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Garden Grille Cafe.
How does Garden Grille Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Garden Grille Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Garden Grille Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Garden Grille Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Garden Grille Cafe 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 Garden Grille Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garden Grille Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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