Swordfish Grille
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Swordfish Grille appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Swordfish Grille was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Cortez sits at 83, putting Swordfish Grille on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple oyster and clam tags without last day served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw ahi tuna on the menu without a identifier. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Observed Cindy A , Christopher F and Matthew S with expired employee training. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in woman's rest room. Operator replaced sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler on the front line. Operator cleaned up standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer on cook line at 0ppm. Operator changed bucket. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without beard guards. Employees put on beard guards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the bar area. Operator moved water off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 3 door reach in cooler on the front line. Operator replaced thermometer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
55
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of ibuprofen stored on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed bottle of ibuprofen and placed in office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated that it had been there since 10:00am. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Educated operator on time as a public health control. E-mailed operator copy of Time as a public Health control paper work.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets at 80F. Operator stated that it had been there since 10:00am. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Educated operator on time as a public health control. E-mailed operator copy of Time as a public Health control paper work. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna on menu without a identifier. Operator added identifier to menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used to dispense yeast in the dry storage area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on cook line without a beard guard. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water being stored on the floor in the bar area. Operator moved all water off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of soda dispenser in waitstaff area with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in pantry 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator cleaned up standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
43
Nov 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone then clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee then washed hands and then changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee re-washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time as a public health control for butter with time marks stored at room in the wait station area with no written procedure. Emailed and reviewed time as a public health control form with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled. Wall above the hand washing sink in the cook line area soiled.
36-27-5
58
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw ground Beef over Beef Steak. Educated Person in charge and emailed Safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic glasses by fountain beverage station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
78
Dec 2, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop stored outside. Operator placed the scoop to be washed and sanitized. Soda holster soiled. Operator placed the holster to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed the metal container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two containers stored wet. Operator placed the containers to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by hand washing sink in prep area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
74
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 ice machine on the side of the building , no lock. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by hand washing sink at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Swordfish Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Swordfish Grille on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Swordfish Grille?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Swordfish Grille.
How does Swordfish Grille compare to other restaurants in Cortez?
Swordfish Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cortez average of 83.
Has Swordfish Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Swordfish Grille have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Swordfish Grille 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 Swordfish Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Swordfish Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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