The Grill at Morris Bridge
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited The Grill at Morris Bridge 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; The Grill at Morris Bridge is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slimy buildup in soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on the floor under electric panel. Operator placed oil off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0. Manager primed the machine and re-tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for one employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee had expired training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed peeling floors throughout the kitchen in the cook and prep areas. Observed missing tiles in the walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling vents in the dish washing area,
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager sanitized the are, **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding);raw beef (49F- Cold Holding); Cheese (44F - Cold Holding)Food put out at 10 am, temped at 1:30 pm chef and employees moved items to sheet pans and placed in freezer. Chef informed employees not to use cooler. Retemp end at 3 pm raw beef 32F, cut tomatoes 36F, chef threw the cheese away. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 old roach egg casings, manager washed, rinsed, and sanitizer. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee stains in the bottom and sides of hand sink on server line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed paperwork to chef. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket right side up with handle inside. Chef flipped and placed handle in pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board is also melted and bent. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing behind ice machine on server line, mop sink, and at bar. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in server area. Grease build up under prep table, utensil, and soiled cloth behind soda machine. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood plates are cracked and have leather handles. Chef threw plates away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Hood vents soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line and on server line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Plumbing repaired with duct tape. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Chef moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
26
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Soda guns at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
67
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator changed chemical tested 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches under handwash sink next to reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach near walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Soda guns at bar. **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. For new hire. Employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under prep sink **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
32
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
90
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed IBUprofen stored on shelf above prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed 10 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at service line hand sink Corrected -observed employee replace at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf above prep table Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on prep table Observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored in between two cookline reachin coolers Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
64
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless cleaner stored with food. Manager removed the cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and scallops stored above cooked vegetables. Manager moved the vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no labels on cooked sauce.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting boards on the line with excessive grooves on the board.
14-09-4
52
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Grill at Morris Bridge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Grill at Morris Bridge on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Grill at Morris Bridge?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Grill at Morris Bridge.
How does The Grill at Morris Bridge compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Grill at Morris Bridge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Grill at Morris Bridge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grill at Morris Bridge have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Grill at Morris Bridge 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 The Grill at Morris Bridge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Grill at Morris Bridge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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