Michaels Grill

11720 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at Michaels Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw crab cakes in reach in cooler closest to the bar across from stove top range stored over ready to eat pasta, Observed raw beef in reach in cooler on the front line across from the stove top burners over ready to eat cheese, manager moved items to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located in the kitchen hallway next to bulletin board, manager had employee put paper towels in the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
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 employee aprons hanging on a shelf in the front area of the walk in , manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of peeled tomato
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. caramelized onions 66F at 11:32am, employee reheated to 173F at 11:41am. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soiled cutting boards located on dry storage rack adjacent to Dish machine and on front line cook.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked by a table and boxes adjacent to Dish machine. Employee unblocked sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand lotion stored inside sink in bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Manager provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in front line Reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 containers of utensils stored in water at 88F in front line cook. Manager reheated water to
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside 2 Reach in coolers at bar area.
29-49-6
41
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Osso buco and marinating raw duck breasts not covered in Walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Raw salmon, honey sauce, Ready to eat broccoli in Walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark for Osso bucco and several bags of shredded cheese in Walk in cooler. Operator added date marking to all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Cut ham, roast beef, sliced pastrami in Walk in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Bottom corner of door broken insulation exposed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Bottom corner of door broken insulation exposed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Black mold-like substance inside ice machine adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
70
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Osso buco and marinating raw duck breasts not covered in Walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle at bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark for Osso bucco and several bags of shredded cheese in Walk in cooler. Operator added date marking to all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Bottom corner of door broken insulation exposed. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing sauces and liquids on cook line not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 5 roach eggs located in shelf beneath coffee maker **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: 3 egg casing located inside oven located beneath broiler in front line cook area. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 33 approximately live roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front line. 11 approximately live roaches next to metal bracket next to broiler at front line. 4 live roaches behind reach in cooler in front line adjacent to flattop. 1 live roach on prep table beneath shelf of coffee maker. 2 live roaches behind prep sink adjacent to dish area. 1 live roach on top of ice machine next to walk in refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: 1 live roach on wall adjacent to front line cook area. 10 live roaches inside oven located beneath broiler in front line cook area. 1 live roach next to oven located beneath broiler in front line cook area. 1 live roach located beneath soda machine in back kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dish area. Approximately 12 flies in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: 1 fly located in the bar area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold-like substance in ice machine adjacent to walk in refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front cook line. 1 dead roach on prep table beneath coffee maker. 1 dead roach inside receipt machine beneath prep table of coffee maker. 1 dead roach between wall and ice maker. 1 dead roach between walk in refrigerator and dry storage shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: 3 dead roaches inside oven located beneath broiler in front line cook area. 1 dead roach on top of reach in cooler on front line cook area adjacent to fryer. 1 dead on pipe between wall and broiler in front line cook area. 1 dead roach beneath broiler in front line cook area. 1 dead roach on a sticky trap beneath employee handwashing sink. Adjacent to broiler in front line cook area. 1 dead roach located beneath soda machine in back kitchen. 1 dead roach located in the bar area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven door is dirty, located next to coffee machine in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in refrigerator are rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
45
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale: cook carrots 53 f cook green beans 53 f held in reach in cooler overnight. Ambient air temperature 56 f
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by oven ambient temperature 56 f Cold holding: butter 52 f fish spread 52 f cook zucchini's 48 f fried cheese stick 48 f egg rolls 48 f employees moved to freezer Reach in cooler salad cooler cooks line Cold holding: ranch in house 45 f ceaser in house 45 f blue cheese 44 f manager moved to freezer Operator stated door was open from two truck unloading Walk in cooler Cold holding: cook rice 45 f cook chicken 45 f cook noodles 45 f cook zucchini 43 manager began to place ice on foods
03A-02-5
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. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling up water vases.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. In house Caesar dressing has raw egg that is not listed on menu.
02B-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over a flour bin manager removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main salad prep cooler cooks line
29-49-6
47
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: zucchini 45 f operator placed in walk in cooler 2nd temp 45 f **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by kitchen entrance. Tested at 82 f. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
61
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed bread to serve to customers with no gloves discussed with op the importance of wearing gloves.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Discussed with employee to use other hand washing sink that has hot water at 100 f. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line closet to dining room area.Cold holding: blue cheese 49 f in house ranch 47 f ceaser dressing 47 f 2nd temp Cold holding reach in cooler Blue cheese 47 f all to 43 f Reach in cooler cold holding: by stove cheese 44 f beef 45 f zucchini 45 f cheese 45 f 2nd temp Butter 62 f on counter top. 34 f 2nd temp **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook onions 70 f operator reheated to 165 f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 41 f thermometer was reading 48 f in reach in cooler cooks line by stove.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink bar area. operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In hand washing sink by bar operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dressings made in house not dated. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by cooks line 87 f ran for two minutes
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In house dressing squeeze bottles not labeled. Ranch.
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Desert cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored in a closed in shed that is not on plan review. Togo containers and kitchen equipment operator moved the kitchen equipment from inside the shed. No food stored in shed during time of inspection.
25-05-4
27
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michaels Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Michaels Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Michaels Grill?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Michaels Grill.

How does Michaels Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Michaels Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Michaels Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michaels Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Michaels Grill 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 Michaels Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Michaels Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.