Grill Fresh
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Grill Fresh, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Grill Fresh's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified on menu as being raw **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS. Reach in freezer moved to inside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No sign at handwash sink ink front area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (107F - Cooling); potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); broccoli (127F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (126F - Hot Holding); in hot holding cabinet by front counter potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); noodles (136F - Hot Holding); mushrooms (116F - Hot Holding); steak (105F - Hot Holding); chicken (153F - Hot Holding); tofu (100F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (119F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (137F - Hot Holding); Employee removed items took to back prep area to be reheated **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: steak 110F (hot holding), chicken 125F (hot holding), Brussels sprouts 118F (Hot Holding) at front counter **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (61F - Cold Holding); noodles (60F - Cold Holding); spring mix (65F - Cold Holding); at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: White rice 47F (cold holding), noodles 48F (Cold Holding), chicken 48F (cold holding), quinoa 50F (cold holding) spring mix 53F (cold holding) at front counter **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: White rice 47F (cold holding), noodles 48F (Cold Holding):, chicken 48F( Cold Holding), quinoa 50F (cold holding) spring mix 53F (cold Holding) steak 110F (hot holding), chicken 125F (hot holding), Brussels sprouts 118F (Hot Holding) at front counter **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified on menu as being raw **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No paper towels near hand sink In dish area. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS. Reach in freezer moved to inside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Red Bull on prep table in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Bottle water on rack over clean dishes in dish washing area. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No sign at handwash sink ink front area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
32
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (107F - Cooling); potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); broccoli (127F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (126F - Hot Holding); in hot holding cabinet by front counter potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); noodles (136F - Hot Holding); mushrooms (116F - Hot Holding); steak (105F - Hot Holding); chicken (153F - Hot Holding); tofu (100F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (119F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (137F - Hot Holding); Employee removed items took to back prep area to be reheated **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (61F - Cold Holding); noodles (60F - Cold Holding); spring mix (65F - Cold Holding); at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter has food debris in it **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dylan manager on duty with no manager certification **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified on menu as being raw **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by cash register has no hot water **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Red Bull on prep table in kitchen **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning**
14-09-4
23
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in food prep areas soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards, white and red **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in ware washing area has been removed. It is now a dishwasher. Prep sink removed in ware washing area. Hand wash sinks removed on opposite wall of cook line in kitchen. Hot holding unit where hand wash sink was located. Fryers removed. Freezer in kitchen is now in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in food prep areas soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Quinoa 51F cooling second temperature at 4:19pm 146F cooling, rice 54F cold hold, second temperature 41F cold Holding, salad greens 50Fsecond temperature at 4:18pm 40Fcold holding, glass noodles 46F cold hold, second temperature at 4:19pm 40F cold holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand was sink being used to fill squeeze bottles full of water. Discussed the need to use the hand wash sink for washing hands.
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.
53B-13-5
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. Last unit on front line unable to hold food at a minimum temperature of 41F. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC LANE HUSLER **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles don't foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. quinoa (46F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (45F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding); quinoa (44F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (44F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (124F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding), Hot box cooked chicken 119F hot hold, **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. quinoa (46F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (45F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding); quinoa (44F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (44F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink at front line. Discussed the need to have hand wash sinks stocked at all times.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink has been taken out of service at front line due to faucet leak. Discussed the need to keep sinks working at all times
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC LANE HUSLER **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
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 - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerated unit holding cold rice, glass noodles and quinoa not holding food at proper temperature
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink behind front line.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles don't foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
33
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice noodles (46F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); coconut rice (48F - Cold Holding); items held overnight in unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in rear kitchen area heavily stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice noodles (46F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); coconut rice (48F - Cold Holding); items held overnight in unit. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice noodles (46F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); coconut rice (48F - Cold Holding); Food items held overnight in unit. Unit was set on 45F, operator turned down the thermostat of the unit, ambient temperature dropped to 37F See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 124F hot hold at 11:10am second temperature 11:36 am 147F reheat, operator turned up the temperature of the holding unit. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in rear kitchen area heavily stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager in charge could not provide proof of certified food manager employed by establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area, prep area and walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
47
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided handout and discussed clean up procedure with operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided and discussed employee agreement via email. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
64
Sep 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room, prep area, cook area.
36-22-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, clothing and umbrella stored on dry storage rack. Discussed with operator the need to keep employee belongings separated from food and supplies for the restaurant.
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 open employee beverages stored in walk in cooler behind front doors. Discussed the need to separate and ID all items that belong to staff.
12B-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grill Fresh last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grill Fresh on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grill Fresh?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grill Fresh.
How does Grill Fresh compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Grill Fresh most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Grill Fresh's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grill Fresh have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grill Fresh 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 Grill Fresh inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grill Fresh is inspected around four times per year on average.
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