Teds Montana Grill
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Teds Montana Grill stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Teds Montana Grill's latest score of 90 sits above the Estero average of 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer shelves rusted on stand up freezer next to the ice machine.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
90
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build up of food debris in area under and around warewashing machine.
36-27-5
90
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler pull out drawer unit on the front cookline.
23-03-4
95
Apr 1, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for High temp dish machine.
16-62-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food debris along baseboards and under shelves in chemical mop sink area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in cooler door and gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator moved the spray arm to the hook. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee make burger place on grill while wearing gloves, employee handled raw salad ingredients to make salad without removing gloves or changing gloves or washing hands.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee make a hamburger place on the grill then prepare a ready to eat salad.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen container stored on spice shelf. operator removed ibuprofen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while working with food and utensils.
12B-09-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of in reach in freezer next to ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up, of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets behind the bar/ front cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers stored in ware-washing station with old labels not removed.
16-46-4
45
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese 45F cold hold and butter 45F cold hold less than 4 hour. Operator turned down walk in cooler and moved time/temperature control for safety foods further back in walk 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. Observed Ribs 122F hot hold and pulled pork 93F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated time/temperature control for safety foods in oven to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at beverage/wait station. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sink in back food prep area reaching 87F (waited 3 minutes). Observed hot water temperature at middle bar hand wash sink reaching 76F (waited 3 minutes).
27-16-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at middle of bar. Educated operator on importance of having a hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in back food prep area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in dessert reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teds Montana Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teds Montana Grill on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teds Montana Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Teds Montana Grill.
How does Teds Montana Grill compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Teds Montana Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.
Has Teds Montana Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Teds Montana Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Teds Montana 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 Teds Montana Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Teds Montana Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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