Glory Days Grill
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Glory Days Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Winter Haven restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in at the bar area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven of black substance/grease/food debris. At the end of Cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line-accumulation of soil residues. bar area - accumulation of glass debris
22-16-4
74
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Interior oven
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwashing sink to fill pan with water.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For eco lab smart power sanitizer
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar handwashing sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table. Employee discarded **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. Back bag hanging on rack next to bread rolls
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beer cooler margarita mix stored on floor. Employee moved mix **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cooking equipment soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over prepared coleslaw in walk in cooler. Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: No paper towels at the hand washing sink near the kitchen entrance and dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Area near the ice chute. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Apr 18, 2025
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. Product inside the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Mac n cheese (50F); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); rice (49F). The product was put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to a storage container with cooked chicken inside the walk in cooler.. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Water leaking faucet. Hand washing sink in the prep area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Green bucket in the kitchen stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Area near the ice chute. **Warning**
22-20-5
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table with food. Operator removed bucket from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler tops on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on shelf with dry storage items. Employee removed book bag from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes in ware washing area.
16-46-4
58
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer around door.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. At hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Jul 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Glory Days Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Glory Days Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Glory Days Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Glory Days Grill.
How does Glory Days Grill compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Glory Days Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has Glory Days Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Glory Days Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.
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