Granadino's Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
55
Score
Granadino's Italian Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Granadino's Italian Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for ware washing - for laundry, Manager brought the correct sanitizer from his second location during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Expired 02/01/2026 .Operator renewed license during this inspection . License is now current **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board soiled in grooves of cutting board in cook line area
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Utensils ( strainer) in poor condition at cook line .
14-12-4
55
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - -Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta and meat sauce prepared 2 days previously . Manager date marked pasta and sauce -Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened two days previously in tall double door cooler . Manager date marked milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( cutting board) soiled with food debris in crevices of cutting board at cook line . Manager removed cutting board from use **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in dishwashing area. Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.in reach in freezer in back kitchen . Manager relocated ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the bar area . Manager cleaned and sanitized drop plate **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen - exterior door has a gap at the threshold near restrooms .Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Per operator, operator to put weather stripping on door this day **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
74
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Manager shredding cheese with bare hands . Reviewed with manager . Manager washed hands and put gloves on on **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - one live roach on floor at cook line.Reviewed with manager .Manager sprayed roach
35A-05-4
High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects in back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented cans present in storage room . See stop sale. Manager segregated cans for return **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area . Reviewed with manager
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - one dead roach on floor in back kitchen - two dead roaches in front counter area . Manager cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen - exterior door has a gap at the threshold near restrooms .Reviewed with manager
35B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager
14-09-4
32
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup used for parmigiana
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-24
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of left reach in cooler broken.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
82
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels and hand wash signin bar sink area **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Wal fan by back door not 16/ mesh
35B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall fan soiled by back door
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. A bottle of sauce and a bottle of oil not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in bar, operator swept, removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on pass through shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
33
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Granadino's Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Granadino's Italian Restaurant on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Granadino's Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Granadino's Italian Restaurant.
How does Granadino's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Granadino's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Granadino's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Granadino's Italian Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Granadino's Italian Restaurant 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 Granadino's Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Granadino's Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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