Rosemary Grill
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Rosemary Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 16 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That's lower than the typical Gibsonton restaurant, which scores around 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink. Hand wash sink added near grill. Plans were denied. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired food handler certification.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasonings. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fries on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted.
25-06-4
55
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 53 F, cut leafy greens 45 F on counter, employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 102 F in cook top. Discussed with employee to turn up heat. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner above single service items.
41-10-4
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. For new hire, employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink. Hand wash sink added near grill. Spoke with plan review and they stated plans have not been submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in black pepper and mint leaves.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone with food items. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
30
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: No paperwork towels at kitchen handwash sink. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: No plans submitted for changes. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: No reporting agreements provided for other employees. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: **Admin Complaint**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Cove molding in disrepair. **Admin Complaint**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Employee phone on prep table. **Admin Complaint**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Soda bottles on floor in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Sanitizer bucket on prep table. **Admin Complaint**
21-44-1
50
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 80 F, employee placed on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink is not accessible to kitchen due to wall between. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Abdelmalak Elarroufe **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
22
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Nov 6, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed manager wash and rinsed a container without sanitizing it. Discussed to wash rinse and sanitize dishes.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and chicken over ranch dressings in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 65 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above cheese sauce.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to register. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, water and lettuce on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in chicken wings.
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins on floor near register.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted next to soda machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction next to register. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
26
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next to register wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets and handle.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction near register. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gyro meat and burger in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink temped 77 F ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table next to microwave. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses above microwave.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles and soda on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in reach in cooler in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic knives on floor under register. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in walk in cooler not covered and gyro meat in reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks and knives near register not all facing the same direction.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
41
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies on boxes in dry storage 1 fly on to go container 2 flies flying near reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: 2 live flies on soda boxes 1 live fly on shelf **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Due 12/30/2022 **Warning** Priority: Intermediat - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Due 12/30/2022 **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.black beans and rice in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Black beans and rice not date marked in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting near register. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosemary Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosemary Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosemary Grill?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rosemary Grill.
How does Rosemary Grill compare to other restaurants in Gibsonton?
Rosemary Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Gibsonton average of 76.
Has Rosemary Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rosemary Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rosemary 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 Rosemary Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rosemary Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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