COLONY GRILL
670 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-788-5500
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager on duty a Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection. The sign was printed and posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager on duty a Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection. The sign was printed and posted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not observed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4- 6.62 Lbs dented cans Red and Green Pepper Strips.
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. Ran the dish machine in the bar area a few times and chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM. Manager replenished the bottle of chlorine sanitizer and the machine was primed to dispenser chemical into the line. Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. Can opener was sent to be washed and sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink mold like substance.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Bar dishwasher machine reading 0ppm chlorine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Manager is moving all unwashed produce to one shelf in walk in cooler
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can, 55 ounces, of sliced olives.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted current license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in middle prep area. Employee removed.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom across from walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in dough station area has built up food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of glass cleaner underneath soda station but high temperature dish machine. Manager labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored above high temperature dish machine not inverted for protection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee restroom by walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes stored with inside of pizza boxes not protected.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in storage closet not stored in a manner to allowing to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.