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GRILL FRESH

Health inspection records show GRILL FRESH in PALM HARBOR has 12 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 12 reports on file

2485 Nebraska Avenue
Florida, 34683
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/18/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13653617

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No sign at handwash sink ink front area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified on menu as being raw Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS. Reach in freezer moved to inside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13652613

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 6 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Red Bull on prep table in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Bottle water on rack over clean dishes in dish washing area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No sign at handwash sink ink front area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: White rice 47F (cold holding), noodles 48F (Cold Holding):, chicken 48F( Cold Holding), quinoa 50F (cold holding) spring mix 53F (cold Holding) steak 110F (hot holding), chicken 125F (hot holding), Brussels sprouts 118F (Hot Holding) at front counter **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (61F - Cold Holding); noodles (60F - Cold Holding); spring mix (65F - Cold Holding); at front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: White rice 47F (cold holding), noodles 48F (Cold Holding), chicken 48F (cold holding), quinoa 50F (cold holding) spring mix 53F (cold holding) at front counter Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (107F - Cooling); potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); broccoli (127F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (126F - Hot Holding); in hot holding cabinet by front counter potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); noodles (136F - Hot Holding); mushrooms (116F - Hot Holding); steak (105F - Hot Holding); chicken (153F - Hot Holding); tofu (100F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (119F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (137F - Hot Holding); Employee removed items took to back prep area to be reheated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: steak 110F (hot holding), chicken 125F (hot holding), Brussels sprouts 118F (Hot Holding) at front counter Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified on menu as being raw Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No paper towels near hand sink In dish area. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS. Reach in freezer moved to inside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10908259

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 7 int, 6 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Red Bull on prep table in kitchen Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (61F - Cold Holding); noodles (60F - Cold Holding); spring mix (65F - Cold Holding); at front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (107F - Cooling); potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); broccoli (127F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (126F - Hot Holding); in hot holding cabinet by front counter potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); noodles (136F - Hot Holding); mushrooms (116F - Hot Holding); steak (105F - Hot Holding); chicken (153F - Hot Holding); tofu (100F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (119F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (137F - Hot Holding); Employee removed items took to back prep area to be reheated Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter has food debris in it Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dylan manager on duty with no manager certification Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified on menu as being raw Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by cash register has no hot water Warning

4/15/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10787553

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in food prep areas soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**

2/25/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10778752

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in food prep areas soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards, white and red Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in ware washing area has been removed. It is now a dishwasher. Prep sink removed in ware washing area. Hand wash sinks removed on opposite wall of cook line in kitchen. Hot holding unit where hand wash sink was located. Fryers removed. Freezer in kitchen is now in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**

2/12/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8787802

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in food prep areas soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) cream of ginger (49F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter since 10am. See stop sale. cream of ginger dressing (49F - Cold Holding) sitting above fill line since yesterday. No temperature taken. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards, white and red Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in ware washing area has been removed. It is now a dishwasher. Prep sink removed in ware washing area. Hand wash sinks removed on opposite wall of cook line in kitchen. Hot holding unit where hand wash sink was located. Fryers removed. Freezer in kitchen is now in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. For all employees Repeat Violation 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. Juan, Marley, Isaiah, Josh H and Josh I Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for: Marley and Isaiah Warning

9/16/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8889877

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Last unit on front line unable to hold food at a minimum temperature of 41F. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Quinoa 51F cooling second temperature at 4:19pm 146F cooling, rice 54F cold hold, second temperature 41F cold Holding, salad greens 50Fsecond temperature at 4:18pm 40Fcold holding, glass noodles 46F cold hold, second temperature at 4:19pm 40F cold holding. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand was sink being used to fill squeeze bottles full of water. Discussed the need to use the hand wash sink for washing hands.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

3/25/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8599758

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles don't foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: No proof of any employee training. Admin Complaint

1/26/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8598050

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles don't foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC LANE HUSLER Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**

1/24/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8468412

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerated unit holding cold rice, glass noodles and quinoa not holding food at proper temperature
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink behind front line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles don't foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. quinoa (46F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (45F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding); quinoa (44F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (44F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. quinoa (46F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (45F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding); quinoa (44F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (44F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (124F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding), Hot box cooked chicken 119F hot hold, Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink has been taken out of service at front line due to faucet leak. Discussed the need to keep sinks working at all times
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC LANE HUSLER Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5: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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink at front line. Discussed the need to have hand wash sinks stocked at all times.

10/9/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8467856

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice noodles (46F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); coconut rice (48F - Cold Holding); items held overnight in unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in rear kitchen area heavily stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**

8/9/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8386762

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area, prep area and walk in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice noodles (46F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); coconut rice (48F - Cold Holding); items held overnight in unit. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice noodles (46F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); coconut rice (48F - Cold Holding); Food items held overnight in unit. Unit was set on 45F, operator turned down the thermostat of the unit, ambient temperature dropped to 37F See stop sale Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 124F hot hold at 11:10am second temperature 11:36 am 147F reheat, operator turned up the temperature of the holding unit. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in rear kitchen area heavily stained Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager in charge could not provide proof of certified food manager employed by establishment Repeat Violation Warning