Grace Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Grace Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Grace Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the St. Pete Beach average of 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
36-73-4
86
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked with last used date. Employee researching dates.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with black debris on deli reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in kitchen broken in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven stone soiled with burnt on food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
67
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in preach in chest freezer. employee removed chicken to separate area of freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line deli reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in floor in dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven on prep area soiled with food debris. Employee cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on deli reach in cooler across from cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on deli reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on deli reach in cooler. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on deli reach in cooler across from cook line.
14-11-5
55
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cream cheese mixture made and dated 5-10.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.cream cheese mixture made and dated 5-10.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.whipping cream opened 5-19 no date mark. Employee dated cream. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler on cook line stained, slicer blade guard area soiled with food debris, soda gun in bar area soiled with black mold like debris. Employee directed to clean areas. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like debris. Employee cleaned area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Noam isn't thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line next to foods being served to the public. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable grooved cutting boards on deli reach in cooler.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Dust tape on cooler and freezer doors to repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
90
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw scallops in reach in deli cooler on cook line . Employee moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. Dish machine 0ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with mold like debris, slicer guard soiled with food debris last used 11-2023. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for 2 employees over 2 months no employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef stock made 11-30 no date mark. Employee dated stock. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable grooved cutting boards on deli reach in cooler.. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Dust tape on cooler and freezer doors to repair. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to foods being prepped.employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of coolers in bar area. **Warning**
29-49-6
45
Feb 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grace Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grace Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grace Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Grace Restaurant.
How does Grace Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Grace Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Grace Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grace Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grace Restaurant 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 Grace Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grace Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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