Grillsmith Countryside
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Grillsmith Countryside has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Grillsmith Countryside was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Grillsmith Countryside trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 116F hot hod retired to the oven. Mashed potatoes in unit less than 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards behind front line stained. Operator replaced cutting boards during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer around door on floor at time of inspection
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in the ice machine bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
82
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar cooler: half and half (48F - Cold Holding) See stop sale Fish (45F - Cold Holding) brought from walk in cooler at 9am, second temp 40F Cook line drawer: Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); Fish (44F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding) operator placed food on ice. Temperatures did not drop to 41F or below at second temp. Operator began to move food to walk in cooler In unit at server area: Milk 44F, operator placed in walk in freezer for rapid chill. Second temp 40F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bar cooler: half and half (48F - Cold Holding) left in cooler overnight, no temperatures were taken. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishmachine temperature 150F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and is to not use dish machine until fixed **Warning**
16-54-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kristen, Humberto, Lisa, Marsha expired **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food in cutting board at cookline. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and limes above roasted carrots in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
52
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seared tuna 51f, guacamole/diced tomatoes 51f, diced tomatoes 50f, all items put in walk in freezer. Now all items at 41f,. All of these items corrected. Buttermilk 60f, ice added to holder. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran 4 times, thermometer at 156f, also added a heat strip had no color change. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
55
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cheese at front line 126 F reheated to 186 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to liquor bottles - manager relocated spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - -No soap provided at handwash sink at bar -no paper towels at hand wash sink at bar - manager stocked hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus pan in front of cook line hand wash sink - manager relocated bus pan **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar - manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-use gloves stored next to hand wash exposed to splash at back cook line area - manager relocated boxes of gloves **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - outside slide doors of ice machine soiled - manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured near beer cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the shelving units in hallways to exit
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance in back kitchen area near warmer cart
36-34-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler - reviewed proper food storage with manager **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food ( cut potatoes and seafood ) not covered in walk in cooler - manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grillsmith Countryside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grillsmith Countryside on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grillsmith Countryside?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grillsmith Countryside.
How does Grillsmith Countryside compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Grillsmith Countryside most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Grillsmith Countryside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grillsmith Countryside have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grillsmith Countryside 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 Grillsmith Countryside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grillsmith Countryside is inspected around three times per year on average.
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