The Greyson
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at The Greyson stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting The Greyson on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling soiled equipment then ready to eat food without a glove change or handwash. Operator coached employee.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand washing sink next to the dish machine. Operator stocked it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee's open drink stored above open containers of ready to eat chips. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating on the server prep table. Observed an employee drinking while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on food preparation tables on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
64
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked RTE chicken in the walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to be stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink behind the bar being used as a dump sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
67
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line blocked with a table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed both bar guns missing waste line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 vents in back hallway soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Sep 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling soiled dishware and then clean dishware and ready to eat food without washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sinks at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking a personal drink on the cook line around food prep. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored above food prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line blocked with a table. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 vents in back hallway soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed both bar guns missing waste line. **Warning**
29-17-4
67
Mar 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. The following items stored in the walk in cooler: Pork ribs with a date mark of 4/7/2023. Pasta with a date mark of 4/8/2023. Bacon jam with a date mark of 3/30/2023. Salsa with a date mark of 4/7/2023. Alfredo sauce with a date mark of 4/8/2023. Spinach dip with a date mark of 4/4/2023. Manager discarded all items.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. The following items stored in the walk in cooler: Pork ribs with a date mark of 4/7/2023. Pasta with a date mark of 4/8/2023. Bacon jam with a date mark of 3/30/2023. Salsa with a date mark of 4/7/2023. Alfredo sauce with a date mark of 4/8/2023. Spinach dip with a date mark of 4/4/2023. Manager discarded all items. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a dog bowl with water at hand washing sink next to soda fountain. Explained to employees and management hand washing sinks are used for washing hands only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Spray bottles of cleaning fluid stored next to open liquor bottles in in the bar. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf below soda fountain in the wait station area rusted through.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 light bulb covers missing over cooking line in hood.
38-07-4
47
Feb 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 2023-02-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Feb 16, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked green beans in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the beef below the green beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the chicken below the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 75 live roaches on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 10 live roaches under the fryers on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes then picked up plated food without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding) stored on ice in the wait station area. Manager stated the coleslaw had been on ice for 2 hours. Manager placed the coleslaw in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on the cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on the floor under the reach in cooler in the preparation area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
29
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Greyson last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Greyson on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Greyson?
Across the inspection record, “employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Greyson.
How does The Greyson compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
The Greyson most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has The Greyson's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Greyson have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Greyson 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 The Greyson inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Greyson is inspected around four times per year on average.
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