GLORY DAYS GRILL
14457 B N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-374-0123
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in bar area. Landed on bus rack. 6 flies in back kitchen prep area. Fly landing on machinery, walls, and food carts. 17 flies in dish machine area. Landing on dirty dishes and clean dishes on dry dish rack.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024041569 | May 13, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw, boxed, packaged salmon above ready to eat ice cubes used for drinks in the walk in freezer, manager moved items to the appropriate location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on cooks line closest to stove area grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed food storage pans stacked wet at the ware washing drying rack, manager separated items to dry.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of Cuban bread on the walk in freezer floor, and a box of lard on the floor stored under the counter on the cooks line across from the fryers, manager raised items off of the floor.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop not stored to dry, manager hung up mop to dry.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled on front line cook area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil stored in a spray bottle not labeled in front line next to grill.
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled on front line cook area.
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. Expired for Lexi, Noemi, Jesus, Jeanna, Diego.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate for Haley, Juliana, Geovany.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spray bottle beneath Dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil stored in a spray bottle not labeled in front line next to grill.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 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. Chlorine testing at 0ppm. Discussed with manager to set up three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled on front line cook area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line adjacent to fryers. Manager provided paper towels during time of inspection.
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. Expired for Lexi, Noemi, Jesus, Jeanna, Diego.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate for Haley, Juliana, Geovany.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spray bottle beneath Dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal drinks stored on front line prep tables. Manager relocated 1 drink and discarded another during time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil stored in a spray bottle not labeled in front line next to grill.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Clam chowder not date marked in Walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on front line prep table. Manager removed drink during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built-up in Walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on front line cook soiled. Manager removed soiled component to wash during time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage rack next to three compartment sink.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum break on hose side of splitter at mop sink faucet at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf over prep table in prep room at time of inspection. Operator removed phone during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear food containers during inspection
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk bread crumbs at time of inspection. Operator removed scoop to be cleaned.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.observed old label glue residue on clear food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in coolers on cook line - Cold holding: cut romaine 49-53F, iceberg 50F, 52F, Caesar dressing 51F,; tomato salsa (55F) 53F; hummus (60F) 58F; buffalo cream cheese (44F); cooked rice (48F); iceberg lettuce (46F); cooked wings (44-45F). Cold well on expo line cold holding: shredded cheese (48F) 49F; cinnamon butter (50F)53F; blue cheese (46F) 41F; ranch (43F); blue cheese (70F) Fried chicken tempted at 68F, left next to three compartment sink. Employee placed inside walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packaged salmon improperly thawed in packaging in reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
May 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate12 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. Ran dishwasher multiple times and tested at 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink and contacted service company.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in bar area. Landed on bus rack. 6 flies in back kitchen prep area. Fly landing on machinery, walls, and food carts. 17 flies in dish machine area. Landing on dirty dishes and clean dishes on dry dish rack.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes from dining room to dish area then picked up plated food without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwashing procedures.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Packaged salmon improperly thawed in packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in coolers on cook line - Cold holding: cut romaine 49-53F, iceberg 50F, 52F, Caesar dressing 51F,; tomato salsa (55F) 53F; hummus (60F) 58F; buffalo cream cheese (44F); cooked rice (48F); iceberg lettuce (46F); cooked wings (44-45F). Cold well on expo line cold holding: shredded cheese (48F) 49F; cinnamon butter (50F)53F; blue cheese (46F) 41F; ranch (43F); blue cheese (70F) Fried chicken tempted at 68F, left next to three compartment sink. Employee placed inside walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer, can opener, large mixer, in back kitchen soiled with oils food debris located next to food prep wash sink. Interior of smoker heavily soiled with smoke grease. Located adjacent to ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on the dry storage rack at the bar.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packaged salmon improperly thawed in packaging in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table in bar area. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food, pizza, stored over fried chicken in back kitchen next to three compartment sink. Operator removed pizza during time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of of Cases of bottled water left on floor. Operator removed water from floor during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for onion breaded touching produce. Operator removed scoop during time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave over service line soiled with food debris. Interior of oven door soiled with burnt food debris located next to deep freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located next to front service line. Men's and women's bathroom missing employee hand washing sign at sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on tubes for beer kegs in walk in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Per operator, romaine lettuce not washed prior to cutting. Discussed with operator proper washing prior to cutting lettuce.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold-like substance on wall beneath dishwashing area.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented cans. 2 diced tomato cans Sysco. Stored on metal self under steam warmer.
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. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm management switched out chlorine chemical retested to 50 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler separate fridge on corner of cooks line was un plugged less than 4 hours :cut tomatoes 48 f cut lettuce 48 f cook noodles 48 f cooked beans 52 cheese 48 f raw beef 45 f operator moved items to freezer 2nd temp items to 43 f Cold holding: walk in cooler cut lettuce 44 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 44 f
Food stored on floor. Frozen French fries in box on floor walk in freezer.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Printed for manager management signed and employees signed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bike in back storage area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink on cooks line unable to fully shut off hot water
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.