Mb Grill
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Mb Grill has 12 inspections in the public record. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Mb Grill's latest score of 39 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake 45F in front counter reach in cooler. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Second temp 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Crockpot accumulated with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water, temperature 81F. Operator trying to light gas pilot light on water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle on bottom shelf at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open top drink stored over reach in freezer. Operator moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front cooler sliding door handle broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced ham and cooked corn not covered in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Tall reach-in cooler shelves in corner next to cook line with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old scrap woods stored behind dumpster area. **Warning**
33-31-5
39
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash next to 3 compartment sink. Operator replaced roll of paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator reignited gas pilot on hot water heater. Temperature re-checked at 89F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on front line near entrance to kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Tall reach-in cooler handle soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on back corner near ice machine, not stored in inverted to dry. Operator inverted and stored on wire wrack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter cooler door handle in despair.
14-11-5
67
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. A employee was observed leaving the kitchen through the back door while wearing a single service glove. Upon returning to the cook line, the employee removed the gloves, put on a fresh pair, and began food preparation at the flat top grill without washing their hands." - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled yellow spray bottle in front counter area. Spray bottle labeled as table cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with dried up food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towel roll at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed yellow substance build up. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Bus tub of raw chicken stored on bottom rack inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator put like on container. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
08B-12-5
58
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves rusted.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on back prep table during inspection employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand for reach in freezer broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Employee replaced light. **Corrected On-Site**
38-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth storage on cutting board. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was at 400+ ppm replaced now at 50 ppm. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings near back wall on floor on three compartment sink. 1 rodent dropping near window sill leading to kitchen. Owner cleaned and sanitised area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under table Poultry (58F - Cold Holding) Put in reach in cooler Retemp Poultry (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During routine inspection Hand washing sink in back of kitchen near three compartment sink was turned off. Owner turned on **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee beverages on prep tables near single serving bowls near gyro warmer. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front glass coolers leaking from bottom.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish and shrimp in reach in cooler right side next to three compartment sink in undrained ice. Owner replaced water with new ice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle next to drive through window in contact with ice. Employee moved
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink small leak into sink. Hand washing sink next to drive through window leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table back of restaurant. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched screw driver then to clean single service take out box no hand wash. Employee educated and he washed his hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mushrooms on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 1-6. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in front counter area. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mushrooms on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor near water heater. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on tea dispenser in front counter area. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor has build up of ice. Employee removing ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven on cook linensoiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored in walk in cooler over cooked pasta. Employee moved produce to separate shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking in hand sink in front counter area.
29-11-4
41
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
29
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in cabinet at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Approximately 10 live roaches under 3 compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Has forms in back of safe staff book . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
70
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of food residue and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mb Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mb Grill on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mb Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mb Grill.
How does Mb Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Mb Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Mb Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mb Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mb Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mb Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mb Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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