Grillsmith 108
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Grillsmith 108 seven times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no measuring device available”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut onions in the 2-door reach in cooler near the office. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw grouper not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pimento cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler on the cook line. The pimento cheese had been held overnight. The operator discarded the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pimento cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler on the cook line. The pimento cheese had been held overnight. The operator discarded the cheese. Observed whipped cream (52F - Cold Holding) near the soup station on the server expo line. The operator stated the whipped cream had been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw grouper packaged using reduced oxygen packaging with no approved HACCP plan.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal colander stored in the handwashing sink near the soup station. Observed a plastic strainer stored in the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the items from the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents above the mop sink soiled with an accumulation of dust. Observed ceiling tiles in the linen storage area soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards on the cook line. The operator removed the wet cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the bread drawer door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
33
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed housemade blue cheese dressing date marked 7/25 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed housemade blue cheese dressing date marked 7/25 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean glassware without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training with 4 year expiration date. The operator corrected the date to 3 year expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above the cook line soiled with a black mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between reach in coolers on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the bread drawer handle pat the server station. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the scoop used for mashed potatoes stored on top of the container lid handle. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed an in-use knife stored in sanitizer on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use tongs stored in 88F standing water on the cook line. The operator placed the container with water on the grill to heat the water to 135F. Observed in-use bar utensils stored in 61F soiled standing water behind the bar. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holsters behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed guacamole (47F - Cold Holding) in the salad/dessert reach in cooler. The operator stated the guacamole has been held over night. The operator discarded the guacamole **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (47F - Cold Holding) in the salad/dessert reach in cooler. The operator stated the guacamole has been held over night. The operator discarded the guacamole **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle stored hanging near liquor bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a wine bottle stored in ice for drinks behind the bar. The operator discarded the ice surrounding the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a wine bottle stored in ice for drinks behind the bar. The operator discarded the ice surrounding the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee filling a container of water in the hand sink on the cook line near the office.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter (47F - Cold Holding) at the front counter with no written plan available. The operator was emailed a copy of the time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in the kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the max temperature of the chlorine sanitizer dishmachine at 98F.
16-53-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut off at the handwashing sink near the dish area.
27-16-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holsters behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in the salad/dessert reach in cooler at the front counter with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles for salt and flour not stored above the foods. The operator removed the scoops from the foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for breading in the cook line. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for flour in the prep area. The operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.
42-01-4
20
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near single-use to go containers and deli paper near the mop sink. The operator properly stored the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed water dripping from a portion of the ice machine soiled with a black mold like substance into the ice causing cross contamination. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine. The operator discarded the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun at the end of the bar soiled with a black substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic pitcher and a wire whisk stored in the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator removed the items from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holsters behind the bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent in the supply storage area soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Container with no handle used to dispense flour in the prep area. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food prep area at the reach in cooler in front of the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers at the salad/dessert station. The operator removed the knife for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar in the prep area not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use scoops for potato au gratin and cooked rice stored on soiled lids on the cook line. The operator properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4
Basic - Metal pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the prep area.
24-08-4
22
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored hanging over liquor bottles behind the bar. Operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed two quarts of house made Caesar dressing exceeding 7 days after preparation. Operator discarded the dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed two quarts of house made Caesar dressing exceeding 7 days after preparation. Operator discarded the dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line. Operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal containers with no handle used as a scoop in multiple food containers in the prep area. Operator removed the metal containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the linen storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverage containers stored on prep tables in the prep area. Operator discarded the beverage containers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored hanging from a ranch with clean dishes in the dish area. Operator properly stored the employee backpack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with debris surrounding the ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or protected at the wait station. Operator properly stored the coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. Operator discarded the wet mop head. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grillsmith 108 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grillsmith 108 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grillsmith 108?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Grillsmith 108.
How does Grillsmith 108 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Grillsmith 108 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Grillsmith 108's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grillsmith 108 have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grillsmith 108 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 Grillsmith 108 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grillsmith 108 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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