Myakka City Grill
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Myakka City Grill stretching back to 2022. Myakka City Grill was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Myakka City average 89, so Myakka City Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the cooler in back soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the cooking equipment soiled and greasy.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Not complied. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Owner was unable to show proof of current inspection of well water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the cooler in back soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitation buckets set up for cleaning purposes. **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee changing tasks and handling ready to eat food without handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink with bowls in the sink. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Owner was unable to show proof of current inspection of well water.
27-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the cooler in back soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers not inverted. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
47
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee changing tasks and handling ready to eat food without handwashing.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitation buckets set up for cleaning purposes.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed meat thawing in the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees on personal phone while preparing food.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 15, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with food debris and grease under the fryers and grill area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 ceiling lights in back storeroom missing light shields.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the drain pipe under the triple sink leaking. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a heavy accumulation of food debris and grease under the flat grill and fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing s8nk in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the triple sink leaking into a bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. They're on a callback already for the CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER for January 16th, 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen does not have a hand washing sink sign. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up over grill. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe under the triple sink is leaking into a bucket. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build up of food debris and soiled floor under the grill area on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood ceiling and walls with grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
67
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. They're on a callback already for the CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER for January 16th, 2024.
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 20 dead roaches behind and under reach in cooler, 10 dead roaches under slicer table, 10 dead roaches to the right of grill and 10 dead roaches under the bar cooler. No live roaches observed. Operator stated they sprayed last night. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build up of food debris and soiled floor under the grill area on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood ceiling and walls with grease build up.
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen does not have a hand washing sink sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up over grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe under the triple sink is leaking into a bucket. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
64
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for thawing beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER proof or on premise. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a heavy accumulation of food debris and grease under the flat grill and fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in dry storage room. Scalloped potatoes, soda and oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing s8nk in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a heavy grease build up and dripping.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the triple sink leaking into a bucket.
29-11-4
55
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on top of microwave in kitchen. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Hole in ceiling. Observed four vents over dining area ceiling without screen or cover.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Myakka City Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Myakka City Grill on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Myakka City Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Myakka City Grill.
How does Myakka City Grill compare to other restaurants in Myakka City?
Myakka City Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Myakka City average of 89.
Has Myakka City Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Myakka City Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Myakka City 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 Myakka City Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Myakka City Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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