Glory Days Grill
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Glory Days Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey butter blend 71F. On the expo line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Honey butter blend. 71F
01B-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. License was emailed to the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Floor.
14-69-4
58
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (49F - Cold Holding) drawers in the cooklune. Ice was put on the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area. **Admin Complaint*
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line. The manager swept the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over the fryers.
36-62-4
70
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dry storage shelf in the back prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Pink beverage on the cutting board on the reach in cooler across from the fryers. Red cup next to the toaster. Both beverages was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
90
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. 00 ppm. 50 ppm. The manager primed the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute inside the ice machine. Back of the ice bin at the beverage station.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing on the cook l8ne.
36-17-5
70
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right make line: cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); mashed potato (48F - Cold Holding); mac n cheese (47F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding). Lowboy under grill: cooked wings 44f cold holding. Breading station: raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); haddock (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (60F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (59F - Cold Holding) Salad make line: cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding) Manager iced all product and called for service on units **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk on cooler gauge shows 44f. Actual Ambient temp 40f **Warning**
05-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Lowboy on cook line, right make table, breading make table, salad maketable **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In beer walk in cooler **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in kitchen **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bar reach in cooler soiled with syrup, and walk in freezer. **Warning**
22-16-4
64
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter station raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw haddock (61F - Cold Holding). Manger iced product Haddock re temped at 50f 30 minutes later **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies on bread rack Observed 10 live flies on dry storage rack Observed 2 live flies on case of brown sugar Observed 5 live flies on dry storage rack Observed 13 live flies under shelving where spices are Observed approximately 40 live flies on ceiling tiles in server, dish and cook line **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled whisk in 2nd hand sink by fryers on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floors and and walls not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, under cook line equipment and prep tables **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Observed missing grout with standing water and food debris throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At fryer hand sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like buildup on inside of lid on batter cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On far left cook line **Warning**
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Glory Days Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Glory Days Grill on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Glory Days Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Glory Days Grill.
How does Glory Days Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Glory Days Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Glory Days Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Glory Days Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Glory Days 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 Glory Days Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Glory Days Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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