GLORY DAYS GRILL
11310 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.654.5454
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on wall at end of cookline. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021053695 | Oct 25, 2021 | Jan 28, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server fill "sharks" with liquid to be used as a drink additive. Server handled shark with bare hands, the placed shark into drink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored behind raw shrimp in cookline breading cooler. Operator arranged correctly.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink. Operator replaced.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline flip top cooler board.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on shelf in prep area. Operator separated to dry.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in dipper well with water not running, standing water at 73F. Operator turned on water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli stored over prepared and portioned broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator moved unwashed to lower shelf.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken Breast (47F); Shredded Cheddar Jack (47F). Operator placed ice on items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station hand sink. Operator replaced towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used to scoop bulk steak seasoning. Operator removed bowl.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine. Manager replaced scoop, placed in scoop holder.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on wall at end of cookline. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Manager discussed hand washing with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef steak (50F); Beef steak (51F) Manager placed onions on items in walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training expired for 1 employee, Shayla.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid in wait station. Spray bottle with blue liquid in bar. Operator placed labels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop marinara sauce in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on wall behind smoker. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: diced tomatoes 55f cold holding. Manager voluntarily discarded and replaced. Ambient temp in cooler was at 41f
No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink. Manager put napkins
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025. Manager printed and replaced
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid in cabinet. Manager discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper plate being used as scoop for bulk breading. Manager removed. Portion cups used to dip dressings. Manager removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed greasy buildup on floor under and behind fryers.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of drink mix on floor in dry storage. Manager placed on shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fan guard in walk in cooler. Gaskets at reach in freezer soiled. Manager cleaned.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink bottle in plate cooler on plates. Manager discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk onion breading not labeled. Manager placed label
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk with no date mark in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place date mark on milk
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected observed employee replace
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers stored in dish area adjacent to walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on cookline
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.