Orchid Island Pool Grill

1 Beachside Dr, Town Of Orchid, FL 329639501

American

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Orchid Island Pool Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on May 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired Tall reach in Ambient 42f. Sandwich cooler 50f. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Technicians will be out today **Time Extended**

14-74-7

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight Sandwich cooler- Chicken salad 52f Diced chicken 46f **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired Tall reach in Ambient 42f. Sandwich cooler 50f.

14-74-7

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab cakes (45F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding) cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) In cooler for 1.5 hours. Door was not shut on cooler. Items moved to walk in to rapid chili **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle. At bar **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee maker in sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table

14-11-5

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler with multiple TCS foods stoked 2 hours ago reading above 41F. Items were moved to walk in to rapid chill. anchovies (55F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (64F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (58F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna cooling for 2 hrs (65F);**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garlic peeler in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At pool bar

51-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At pool bar **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shaker on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pans and pots. All removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Blade guard at slicer. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage cooler. Wiped down and dried out. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orchid Island Pool Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orchid Island Pool Grill on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Orchid Island Pool Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Orchid Island Pool Grill.

Has Orchid Island Pool Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Orchid Island Pool Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Orchid Island Pool 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 Orchid Island Pool Grill inspected?

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

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