Grillsmith
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
70
Score
Grillsmith appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “light not functioning” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink on cook line pitcher was being filled
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked pans in dish area
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler on condenser line
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over blanched green beans in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/6 pans in dish area
24-08-4
70
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed cauliflower 117F. The prod was removed to be heated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as a dump sink in the bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Soap was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm. New sanitizer was prepared. 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a white cutting board in the grill area. The drink was discarded and the cutting bard was sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle inside a cot of crabmeat. The scoop was removed from out of the product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Dry storage area. The bulbs was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employees with wiping cloths hanging on their clothes.the wiping cloths was removed and put out of use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
50
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands and did not dry his hands before putting on gloves.
12A-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. A spray bottle of lemon brite disinfectant stored next to drink mixing cups at the bar. The disinfectant was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the beverage gun sprayer in the bar area. The chef cleaned the nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024 displayed. License was presented later. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the bottom shelf of the prep table in the baking area.
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under back hood system. Baking area.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exter of cooking equipment.
23-03-4
52
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of Gordon Choice Artichoke Quarters on a shelf in the dry storage area. The Artichokes was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder soiled.
22-02-4
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Beverage station across from the dishwasher area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bottle of Gatorade on a prep table next to the hand washing sink in the back prep area. The beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of French Fries on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The product was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Inside the 4 door reach in coolers.
36-62-4
58
Sep 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright warmer: cooked rice (98F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (102F - Hot Holding); mashed cauliflower (78F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated all product to 165f 30 minutes later **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall next to ice machine. Observed 2 live flies on wall in server station. Observed 9 live flies on wall in dish area Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in walk in cooler. Re temped at 41f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen and by ice machine **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.ice cream in walk in freezer, manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
52
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on wall by hand sink. Observed 1 live fly on wall at three compartment sink. Observed 3 live flies on wall below prep table. Observed 2 live flies on wall in server station. Observed 2 live flies on wall at expo. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized all areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout around floor drains and throughout kitchen. Also observed standing water as well **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
67
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor and wall juncture broken in dish area, prep area and around ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grillsmith last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grillsmith on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grillsmith?
Across the inspection record, “light not functioning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grillsmith.
How does Grillsmith compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Grillsmith most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Grillsmith's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grillsmith have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grillsmith 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grillsmith is inspected around three times per year on average.
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