Grillin N Chillin
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
74
Score
Grillin N Chillin appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Grillin N Chillin trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has stain marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
74
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar with service and smoker area added out back of restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: No plans filed. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under reach in coolers soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front counter area soiled with mold like debris on interior shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on deli reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scratch pad and sanitizer bucket in hand sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar with service and smoker area added out back of restaurant. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Collard Greens in reach in upright cooler no date mark when made 1-26. Employee dated collard greens. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage observed in center of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under reach in coolers soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front counter area soiled with mold like debris on interior shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near reach in refrigerator. Employee discarded and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
55
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged in middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen food prep area not shielded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and refrigerator soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2024 license expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pulled pork in reach in single door cooler. Employee moved pulled pork to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jason Bowery 3-14-2019 expired 3-14-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools in handsink in kitchen. Employee removed tools. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen food prep area not shielded. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and refrigerator soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged in middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
47
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee hired over 60 days no training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and cheese and brisket made 11-12 no date mark employee dated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soup iced on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles show water damage with active dripping in center of kitchen area. It is actively raining at time of inspection. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
64
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Educated operator on protocol and provided information sheet to display. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Employee removed can opener to dish area. Cutting boards stained. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen inaccessible due to brushes stored in it. Employee removed brushes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ninja cooker soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler atosa upright soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Employee moved to pan with label. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grillin N Chillin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grillin N Chillin on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grillin N Chillin?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Grillin N Chillin.
How does Grillin N Chillin compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Grillin N Chillin most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Grillin N Chillin's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grillin N Chillin have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grillin N Chillin 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 Grillin N Chillin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grillin N Chillin is inspected around three times per year on average.
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