Harry's Grill
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
100
Score
Harry's Grill has been inspected 16 times since 2022. Harry's Grill was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Anna Maria average 83, so Harry's Grill is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
16
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine not at proper minimum strength. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling sanitizer bucket at handwashing sink in bar area. Educated employee on the use of handwashing sinks. Employee stopped using handwashing sink in bar area to fill bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
78
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food preparation surface across from cook line. Employee removed cell phone and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor at the cook line. Operator moved the fryer oil to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage on shelf next to plates across from cook line. Employee removed and discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed unsealed floors on cook line and in kitchen areas in kitchen . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed unsealed floors on cook line and in kitchen areas in kitchen at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak over cucumbers in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in back corner of bar area next to reach in cooler. Operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make stations next to clean plates. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed unsealed floors on cook line and in kitchen areas in kitchen . **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between equipment at make stations on cook across from cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
61
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish in 2 drawer reach- on cooks line. Operator moved beef to bottom of other cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Dishwasher now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water in outside storage shed stored on the floor. Operator moved bottled water to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelf above food prep table next to clean dishes.
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container on shelf next to cooks line not inverted. Operator inverted single serve to go container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink in prep area across from dish machine without a handwashing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
55
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket 200ppm. Employee corrected sanitizer bucket to 50ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sour Cream at 56F, Key Lime Pie 56F, Cake 56F in Wait staff area. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 black flying insects in food preparation area. Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 1:01 PM. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sour Cream at 56F, Key Lime Pie 56F, Cake 56F in Wait staff area. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk-in cooler beef stored above pie filling. Employee put beef in pan and moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back pack on top shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill for cleaning grill on top of food prep area in kitchen. Employee stated he used grill that morning. Employee removed drill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-03-5
39
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed all but one of the shelves replaced. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed two of the walk in cooler fan covers with parts missing from the shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed one of the fan covers repaired. **Time Extended**
36-51-4
90
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shrimp and fish in the kitchen and prep reach in coolers. Operator removed the chicken from both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed two sanitizer buckets at 500ppm quaternary. Operator emptied the buckets and remade them at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the prep area hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Observed no proof of training for: Jesus A,Evelyn C, Tayler E **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of brussel sprouts on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed case on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed two of the walk in cooler fan covers with parts missing from the shield. **Warning**
36-51-4
52
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ The only cfm for the establishment expired certification Janet Labriola 10/18/18 360 training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. All the following items were stored in the heated wells on the cook line Mashed potatoes (77F - Reheating); Meatsauce (68F - Reheating); Rice (73F - Reheating); White sauce (70F - Reheating); Pasta (76F - Reheating); Beef gravy (78F - Reheating). Person in charge stated the items were placed in the heat wells at 10:30am to reheat temperature we're taking at 12:45pm. Person in charge dictated the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the heated wells on the cook line Mashed potatoes (77F - Reheating); Meatsauce (68F - Reheating); Rice (73F - Reheating); White sauce (70F - Reheating); Pasta (76F - Reheating); Beef gravy (78F - Reheating). Person in charge stated the items were placed in the heat wells at 10:30am to reheat temperature we're taking at 12:45pm. Person in charge dictated the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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/ The only cfm for the establishment expired certification Janet Labriola 10/18/18 360 training. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook line. Person in charge placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Person in charge removed the knives to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
58
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Provided email address of Plan Review to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Still in plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib outside the establishment. Operator placed the vacuum breaker on the hose bib. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener rusted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table in the prep area. Operator removed drinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area no hand wash sign. Operator placed the sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on prep table in the prep area. Operator removed the cellphone. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harry's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harry's Grill on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harry's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harry's Grill.
How does Harry's Grill compare to other restaurants in Anna Maria?
Harry's Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Anna Maria average of 83.
Has Harry's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Harry's Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harry's Grill 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 Harry's Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harry's Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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