GRILL EXPRESS OF TAMPA BAY
514 N FRANKLIN ST STE 105
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625669
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552116
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator now has them in dry pans and will change them out every 3-4 hours Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front reach in cooler by register. Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding) operator went and purchased ice and iced all items down until repairs can be made. Warning
Inspection Date: 11/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345155
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled Repeat Violation
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In prep area, operator removed it Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In back dry storage
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator had drinking water filter installed on water faucet, operator removed Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/9/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8316796
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**