The Heroes Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Heroes Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Titusville restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live small flying insects by triple sink area
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container stored inside Hand sink by mop sink area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour container stored on floor in back area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
61
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented olive cans stored in back prep area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Philly steak and raw lamb stored over bread in tall white reach in freezer by front line. Raw beef stored over pasteurized eggs in glass reach in cooler in the back. Operator removed and corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly steak and raw lamb stored over raw pork in tall white reach in freezer by front line. Operator removed and corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under mop sink in back prep area
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings on site and marinara cooked more than 24 hours prior not date marked. Operator date marked during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in back prep area Slicer in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used to scoop flour in flour container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches found under reach in cooler in back area. 2 dead roaches under mop sink in back prep area. Operator removed and cleaned up **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler in back prep area Door handle broken in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar container stored directly on the floor in back prep area. Operator lifted up off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in back area soiled
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink in back prep area. Operator placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator placed to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
27
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooling equipment under 4 hours next to grill. operator rapid chill in reach in freezer to bring food items under proper temperature 41F and below. sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Employee jaiyen working for two weeks. Operator had employee sign health agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing handle on reach in cooler at entry of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk containers of fryer oil stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on front of equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled counter mounted can opener in prep room. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine/bin soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas in the kitchen /prep **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken door gasket on 2 door reach in cooler unit.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 reach in cooler unit in back prep room without ambient air thermo
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler units soiled.
23-03-4
64
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked on site chicken wings in 2 door reach in cooler unit, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. New employee started within the next, needed paperwork for compliance given to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back prep/ storage room ceiling not fully smooth and easily cleanable, pieced in foam tiles not taped off, exposed ends.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing in multiple areas of food prep areas.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under the ice machine on front line **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Prep room, broken floor tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upper shelve over food prep table on cooks line soiled. And bottom shelves of prep tables **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Finish make table , soiled with old food debris under lid on shelf.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed mushrooms store$ over ready to eat in reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
52
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Heroes Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Heroes Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Heroes Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Heroes Grill.
How does The Heroes Grill compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
The Heroes Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.
Has The Heroes Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Heroes Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Heroes 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 The Heroes Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Heroes Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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