Minneola Grill
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Minneola Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Minneola Grill's latest score of 61 falls below the Minneola average of 65. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken with precooked chicken tenders in white reach in freezer. Educated operator. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice scoop holder is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cart on cook line is soiled -underside of coffee maker on front line is soiled. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor storage enclosure in disrepair.
33-24-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -country fried steak in reach in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the mop sink.
29-11-4
61
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open package of raw Philly meat next to open package precooked chicken tenders. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open package of raw Philly meat next to open package precooked chicken tenders. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1 egg in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -commercially processed tuna fish (49F - ambient cooling 5 hours @ 12:15) **Warning**
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -commercially processed tuna fish (49F - ambient cooling 5 hours @ 12:15) **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine 400+++, operator corrected 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poached eggs on Benedict items **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -commercially processed tuna fish (49F - ambient cooling 5 hours @ 12:15), covered tightly with lid **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dish area, operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
35
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over deli meat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Pans heavily encrusted exterior.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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 on cooks line cut customer sandwich and was about to plate using bare hands. Line lead coached employee. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw burger patties stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat potatoes and slaw mix in tall boy. Owner relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cooks line touched dirty apron and returned to food preparation, no glove change
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety butter packets re-served to customers. Discussed with operator. States this is not their policy. She will address with new employee.
07-08-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can at front service counter.
31A-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Unwashed mushrooms and tomatoes stored over ready-to-eat salad blend and butter.
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets on tall boy soiled - interior of reach in freezers soiled - ventilation hood filters soiled
23-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Minneola Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Minneola Grill on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Minneola Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Minneola Grill.
How does Minneola Grill compare to other restaurants in Minneola?
Minneola Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Minneola average of 65.
Has Minneola Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Minneola Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Minneola 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 Minneola Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Minneola Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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