Middle Grounds Grill

10925 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Middle Grounds Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Treasure Island restaurants, the typical score is 80; Middle Grounds Grill is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cannot locate employee certificates due to hurricanes.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled at bar.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in stand up cooler in alley. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of artichoke hearts on dry storage shelves with food to be served to the public.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen area flying around rear door. Educated on flies.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.mussel tags not in chronological order. Employee sorting tags during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep area tables, soda guns in bar area soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle of cleaner on bar. Employee labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on cutting board. Employee removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in prep area soiled with burnt on food debris, Vulcan can oven soiled with Burnt on food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled interior. Interior of south bend oven on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some mussel tags not marked with last date used. Employee dating tags. **Corrected On-Site**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, mixer head soiled with food debris, soda guns soiled in bar area.

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook,line soiled with burnt on food debris.

22-08-4

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust-like substance. Wall under three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor in outside shed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service on floor in outside shed. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Middle Grounds Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Middle Grounds Grill on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Middle Grounds Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Middle Grounds Grill.

How does Middle Grounds Grill compare to other restaurants in Treasure Island?

Middle Grounds Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Treasure Island average of 80.

Has Middle Grounds Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Middle Grounds 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 Middle Grounds 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 Middle Grounds Grill inspected?

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

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