Locker Grill
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Locker Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Locker Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee Biofreeze medicine on shelf over single service lids. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelves over paper napkins and single service items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored ready to eat food inside double door refrigerator on cooks line. Employee removed and properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator. Chef added proper dates to milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Dishwasher tested 10ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli style ham,turkey has no date markings inside double door refrigerator on cooks line. Chef added proper dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apples not washed before preparation. Employee washed apples. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
61
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored overtop unwashed vegetables inside refrigerator on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored ground beef and vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken cold holding at 44F. Chef iced down chicken Re-temp at 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable oder coming from drain in kitchen area.
36-64-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying in hallway leading to stairs.
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside refrigerator on cooks line are torn on the left hand side. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
58
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in bar area has dishes stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish and ground beef inside reach in cooler has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings to milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line is soiled. Chef cleaned out bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at bar has no hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Locker Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Locker Grill on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Locker Grill?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Locker Grill.
How does Locker Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Locker Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Locker Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Locker Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Locker 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 Locker Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Locker Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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