Grand Ball Room
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Grand Ball Room, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Grand Ball Room is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 6 lbs 6 oz dented can of Red Enchilada
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red, white, brown, blue, and green cutting boards grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door convectional oven interior oven soiled with burnt food debris.
22-08-4
70
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
95
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishwasher machine only reaches a surface temperature of 129.6 F. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: High temperature dishwasher machine only reaches a surface temperature of 134.7 F. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. Part is on order. **Time Extended**
22-56-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water underneath prep sink across from double door ovens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in middle part of kitchen have food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
55
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of hoisin sauce, 5 pounds. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishwasher machine only reaches a surface temperature of 129.6 F. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon held under refrigeration in reduced oxygen. Packaging states remove from packaging prior to thawing. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water underneath prep sink across from double door ovens. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop used to dispense flour touching the flour. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in middle part of kitchen have food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table with food prep in process. Inspector advised of proper sanitizer bucket storage. Employee moved sanitizer bucket and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes in high temperature dish machine are leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
37
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear dry goods storage area, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib on wall outside and across from walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in middle of kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dish machine is currently under repair. Sanitization is conducted in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
16-54-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor of outside hallway. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on both walls of kitchen have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. High temperature dish machine is currently under repair. Sanitization is conducted in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
14-11-5
52
Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine only reaches 123.1 F. Sanitization will occur in three-compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
22-49-4
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. Kitchen employee touched cooked salmon with bare hand.
09-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibs near three-compartment sink lacking vacuum breakers.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware stored with food contact surface facing upright next to three-compartment sink.
24-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of soda stored on the floor in dry goods storage area. Manager stored 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on food prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth by dish machine not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop next to three-compartment sink not stored in a manner to let it dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine has food debris and hard water buildup.
16-21-4
39
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Ball Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Ball Room on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Ball Room?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Grand Ball Room.
How does Grand Ball Room compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Grand Ball Room most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Grand Ball Room's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grand Ball Room have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grand Ball Room 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 Grand Ball Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Ball Room is inspected around three times per year on average.
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