MB GRILL

11001 US HWY 19 N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/14/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed yellow substance build up. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Bus tub of raw chicken stored on bottom rack inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator put like on container. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. A employee was observed leaving the kitchen through the back door while wearing a single service glove. Upon returning to the cook line, the employee removed the gloves, put on a fresh pair, and began food preparation at the flat top grill without washing their hands." - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with dried up food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towel roll at hand sink. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled yellow spray bottle in front counter area. Spray bottle labeled as table cleaner. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
Food Inspector #10780317
2025-03-14
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 2/14/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed yellow substance build up.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bus tub of raw chicken stored on bottom rack inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator put like on container. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. A employee was observed leaving the kitchen through the back door while wearing a single service glove. Upon returning to the cook line, the employee removed the gloves, put on a fresh pair, and began food preparation at the flat top grill without washing their hands."
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with dried up food debris.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towel roll at hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-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. Two employees who have been with the company for over 60 days were observed handling food at the front counter, but their training records could not be provided. During the inspection, the operator showed the inspector two new FLRA Employee Food Safety Training books, which were given to the employees to study. The operator plans to administer the test to the employees. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Front counter employees Asma T., who is on her first day, was observed handling food at the front counter. Her Employee Reporting Agreement could not be provided. During the inspection, the operator showed the inspector a new FLRA Employee Food Safety Training book, which was given to the employee to read and complete the Foodservice Employee Reporting Agreement inside the books. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three expired training certificates, one for Bombay M. 5/12/21 through FLRA who was not present at the time of the inspection. Operator stated the other two certificates are for employees who are no longer employed. The operator discarded the certificates. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled yellow spray bottle in front counter area. Spray bottle labeled as table cleaner. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8894304
2025-02-14
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 9/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on back prep table during inspection employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand for reach in freezer broken.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Employee replaced light. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth storage on cutting board. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was at 400+ ppm replaced now at 50 ppm. At cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves rusted.
Food Inspector #8756591
2024-09-19
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 3/29/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front glass coolers leaking from bottom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Will review during next routine inspection **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink small leak into sink. Hand washing sink next to drive through window leaking. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8642220
2024-03-29
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 3/28/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee beverages on prep tables near single serving bowls near gyro warmer. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front glass coolers leaking from bottom.
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish and shrimp in reach in cooler right side next to three compartment sink in undrained ice. Owner replaced water with new ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle next to drive through window in contact with ice. Employee moved
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink small leak into sink. Hand washing sink next to drive through window leaking.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table back of restaurant. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings near back wall on floor on three compartment sink. 1 rodent dropping near window sill leading to kitchen. Owner cleaned and sanitised area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under table Poultry (58F - Cold Holding) Put in reach in cooler Retemp Poultry (43F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During routine inspection Hand washing sink in back of kitchen near three compartment sink was turned off. Owner turned on Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8491915
2024-03-28
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 1/8/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mushrooms on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor near water heater. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on tea dispenser in front counter area. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor has build up of ice. Employee removing ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven on cook linensoiled with burnt on food debris.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored in walk in cooler over cooked pasta. Employee moved produce to separate shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking in hand sink in front counter area.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mushrooms on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-29-4: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 touched screw driver then to clean single service take out box no hand wash. Employee educated and he washed his hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 1-6. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in front counter area. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8581329
2024-01-08
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 9/5/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 6lb dented can of Alfredo sauce and 1 6 lb dented can of cheese sauce on dry storage racks, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor in dry storage room 1 dead roach near water heater 1 dead roach on floor near soda syrup lines 2 dead roaches in cabinets near self service soda machine All areas cleaned and sanitized during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Rear prep table next to slicer, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on shelf above prep table, removed Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease behind cook line
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, replaced 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 6lb dented can of Alfredo sauce and 1 6 lb dented can of cheese sauce on dry storage racks
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tzatziki sauce cups in display cooler(47F - Cold Holding), moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled on self service soda machine Can opener blade soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrapper tool in hand sink next to walk-in, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, replaced Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand sink on cook line, manager turned water on Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8367268
2023-09-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).