Planet Grilled Cheese
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
82
Score
Planet Grilled Cheese appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Planet Grilled Cheese squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers and squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked chicken tenders (76F - Cooling); cooked mozzarella sticks (76F - Cooling) Both items were cooked at 10am and are sitting on the counter. No temperature monitoring per operator. See stop sale. Emailed operator cooling chart. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken tenders (76F - Cooling); cooked mozzarella sticks (76F - Cooling) **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. No proof of training for Luis and Clara. Both have been employed for longer than 60 days. Only certificates available are for managers. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No proof for employee Luis. Luis read and signed the reporting agreement at the time of inspection. Eric, Marissa and Clara are missing proof of employee health responsibilities.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm quaternary. Operator refilled bucket, second test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
58
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in flip top cooler at front line: ham (44F - Cold Holding) second temp 43F; cut tomatoes(47F - Cold Holding) second temp 42F; cooked chicken (45 F - Cold Holding) second temp 43F; chili (43F - Cold Holding); American cheese (45F - Cold Holding) second temp 42F ; Provolone cheese(46F - Cold Holding) second temp 42F; lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) second temp 42F Operator states all food in cooler were brought from walk in cooler at 11am and temperatures were taken, all foods being at 38F. Operator placed food back into walk in cooler. Second temperature taken at 3:58pm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near fryer in kitchen 1 fly near triple sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 operator form 5030-104. Operator printed and hung poster up in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones and speaker on table above napkins. Operator moved napkins **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on wall above rack containing bagged bread. Operator moved from wall and unplugged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
61
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 46 F, ham 45 F , cut tomatoes 44/45 F , Mac and cheese45/46 F , cut lettuce 47 F, American cheese 45 F, Cheddar cheese 45 F , mozzarella 45 F , feta cheese 45 F , cheddar cheese 50 F -in cooler overnight and no temperatures taken this day per manager **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken 46 F, ham 45 F , cut tomatoes 44/45 F , Mac and cheese45/46 F , cut lettuce 47 F, American cheese 45 F, Cheddar cheese 45 F , mozzarella 45 F , feta cheese 45 F , cheddar cheese 50 F -in front counter reach in cooler overnight and no temperatures taken this day per manager - manager discarded - manger adjusted the temperature to a cooler setting **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 in front counter area
14-74-7
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Planet Grilled Cheese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Planet Grilled Cheese on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Planet Grilled Cheese?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Planet Grilled Cheese.
How does Planet Grilled Cheese compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Planet Grilled Cheese most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Planet Grilled Cheese's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Planet Grilled Cheese 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 Planet Grilled Cheese 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 Planet Grilled Cheese inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Planet Grilled Cheese is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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