Grille the
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Grille the has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Hernando average 79, so Grille the is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Outdoor dish machine reading 80F, manager called maintenance to come fix machine. Use of dish machine is discontinued until fixed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Dishmachine is out of service at this time. A work order has been put in place and it will not be used until the machine is fixed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
22-49-4
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 53F 16 oz whipped cream outdoor bar reach in cooler 8 oz whipped cream reach in cooler outdoor bar 50F Ice cream frozen beverage mix 32oz **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Cooler is not in use today. A work order has been submitted and nothing will be stored in there until it is fixed. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Outdoor dish machine reading 80F, manager called maintenance to come fix machine. Use of dish machine is discontinued until fixed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Dishmachine is out of service at this time. A work order has been put in place and it will not be used until the machine is fixed. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
74
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb 8 oz can spaghetti sauce dented on bottom seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Outdoor dish machine reading 80F, manager called maintenance to come fix machine. Use of dish machine is discontinued until fixed. **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cranberry aeoli marked 11/24 in reach in cooler of prep area., see stop sale Cooked pasta on cook line in container dated 01/27. Manager stated that was the wrong label and pasta was cooked 02/04. Manager placed correct label on pasta. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in closet in dry storage area with ac unit next to dry storage. 3 mouse traps in closet. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Open container of Browning sauce open in dry goods area, unsure how long it had been left opened, possibly 3 days. Cranberry aioli marked 11/24 in reach in cooler,prep kitchen, 2 cups.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 53F 16 oz whipped cream outdoor bar reach in cooler 8 oz whipped cream reach in cooler outdoor bar 50F Ice cream frozen beverage mix 32oz **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53F 16 oz whipped cream outdoor bar reach in cooler 8 oz whipped cream reach in cooler outdoor bar 50F, see stop sale Ice cream frozen beverage mix 32oz 48F, see stop sale **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of quaternary tables stored in handwash sink in main indoor bar. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters behind bar soiled with light colored slim like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in maintenance loses adjacent to storage room with ac unit. 2 dead roaches in closet in glue traps labeled 2. 3 dead roaches in water heater closet banquet kitchen 2 dead roaches in banquet kitchen on floor by oven. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle above reach in on cook line. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outdoor dishwasher soiled with black mold like substance on interior of door and dish rack actively being used.
23-03-4
23
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in cook line area 7 live flies in prep area on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: 1 live fly in prep area **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to cook line area and toaster tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding); fish filets (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50/48F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (66F - Cold Holding); salmon filets (52/50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (56/59F - Cold Holding); beef (48/55F - Cold Holding) chicken wings (49F/51 - Cold Holding) No temperatures have been documented today, items in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Walk in cooler- prime rib (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Walk in cooler- Cut tomatoes 43F Marinara 48F Gravy 44F Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill Reach in cooler- Beer batter 43F **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
64
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Highest temp recorded on hot water measuring device 155F. Operator ran dish machine multiple times, temperature at recheck 161F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee touched hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair, grabbed plated food to put on tray without hand wash. Discussed with employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in cook line area 7 live flies in prep area on prep table **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Spinach and artichoke dip dated 4/24 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Spinach and artichoke dip 4/24 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding); fish filets (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (66F - Cold Holding); salmon filets (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (59F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding) chicken wings (49F/51 - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to cook line area and toaster tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding); fish filets (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50/48F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (66F - Cold Holding); salmon filets (52/50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (56/59F - Cold Holding); beef (48/55F - Cold Holding) chicken wings (49F/51 - Cold Holding) No temperatures have been documented today, items in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Walk in cooler- prime rib (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator moved can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed thermometer in hand wash sink Employee started dumping water in kitchen hand sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/. Ice bin added to server station Ice bin added to outdoor bar area **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap, paper towels or sign provided at handwash sink in soda machine area by offices and hand wash sink at the end of the cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage cup on front prep table. Operator removed. **Warning**
12B-07-4
17
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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/. Establishment has knocked down wall between storage area and cook line area in the kitchen, added soda machine and eye wash sink to the storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Discussed with Breanna in plan review, plans were received 1/10 and have been assigned to a plan reviewer but have not been approved yet. Plans will be checked at next inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Painted concrete floors in ice machine, walk in cooler area no longer smooth and durable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
86
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of chili sauce severely dented on the seal **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar area **Warning**
22-02-4
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/. Establishment has knocked down wall between storage area and cook line area in the kitchen, added soda machine and eye wash sink to the storage room. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pans used to scoop bulk flour and bread crumbs. Operator removed pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Damagedfood not properly segregated. Chili sauce 7lbs severely dented on the seal **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on expo line. Employee placed hat on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Painted concrete floors in ice machine, walk in cooler area no longer smooth and durable **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler in front line area **Warning**
14-33-4
55
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on ledge of sink in prep area. 1 live fly in pan on cook line with sliced ham. See stop sale. 1 live fly in dish machine area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Spaghetti sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ham slices in pan with fly in it **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in reach in cooler from walk in cooler at approximately 11am. Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Dish machine 130F at dish level after running through multiple cycles. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator who printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dry storage area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Spaghetti sauce can **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at cook line **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge on high temperature dish machine. **Warning**
16-38-5
32
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grille the last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grille the on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grille the?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Grille the.
How does Grille the compare to other restaurants in Hernando?
Grille the most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hernando average of 79.
Has Grille the's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grille the have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grille the 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 Grille the inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grille the is inspected around four times per year on average.
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