GLORY DAYS GRILL
17508 DONA MICHELLE DR, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-321-7770
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 3 flies found on dry storage rack ovens 1 fly found on electrical box above handwashing sink in back of kitchen. 1 fly found on mixing bowl on prep table next to smoker. 1 fly found on dry storage rack across from walk in cooler. 1 fly found by back exit door 1 fly found by drain under dishwasher 2 flys near managers office
★ 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--2025008835 | Jan 7, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Employee removed knife
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed tea bottle on prep table next to slicer in back prep area. Manager moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on back prep table. Manager moved
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour and seasoning in back prep area not labeled. Manager labeled.
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves between touching different meat without hand washing. Discussed proper handwashing techniques with employee. He changed gloves with washing hands in between.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee never changed gloves after touching multiple soiled surfaces and clothing. Spoke with employee on proper handwashing techniques and when to change gloves. Employee changed gloves with handwashing in between.
Cutting boards on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above prep table in back of kitchen has no light shield.
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher not temping correctly. Temperature observed 150F but data plate states it needs to reach 180F. Manager set up 3 compartment sink.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves between touching different meat without hand washing. Discussed proper handwashing techniques with employee. He changed gloves with washing hands in between.
Live, small flying insects found 3 flies found on dry storage rack ovens 1 fly found on electrical box above handwashing sink in back of kitchen. 1 fly found on mixing bowl on prep table next to smoker. 1 fly found on dry storage rack across from walk in cooler. 1 fly found by back exit door 1 fly found by drain under dishwasher 2 flys near managers office
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed salmon marked on menu under consumer advisory being sold without any parasite destruction form
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee never changed gloves after touching multiple soiled surfaces and clothing. Spoke with employee on proper handwashing techniques and when to change gloves. Employee changed gloves with handwashing in between.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (47F - Cold Holding at 1:17pm, prepped at 11:00, retemp at 43F at 2:12pm);; honey butter (50F - Cold Holding at 1:17pm, prepped at 11:00, retemp 43F at 2:12pm); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding at 1:17pm, prepped at 11:00, retemp 50F at 2:13pm); cheese (47F - Cold Holding at 1:17pm, prepped at 11:00, retemp 47F at 2:13pm) Manager moved to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored on prep table in back of kitchen. Manager moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No sink and surface lactic acid test strips.
Soda gun at bar soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled and stained with food debris
Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher
Cutting boards on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed half eaten plate of food on preparation table in back of kitchen. Discussed employees eating in restricted areas with manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline missing hairnet. Employee put on hat.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear bins in storage rack near dish area
Food stored on floor. Beer in boxes stored on floor near walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop sitting in Mac and cheese in walk in cooler. Employee moved.
Interior of both microwaves on cook line has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above prep table in back of kitchen has no light shield.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on prep tables
Stored food not covered. Multiple food container left on storage rack in back of kitchen without covers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple working food containers without labels on storage rack in back of kitchen near oven.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms cooked (61F - held at room temperature ); Butter 54F held at room temperature. Both items were out less than 4 hours and were placed in the cooler to cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels and soap missing from cook line hand wash sink. Operator replenished soap and paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind cook line. Operator replenished soap
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven and reach in cooler door handles have a accumulation of grease and food debris
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings walk in cooler. Operator covered chicken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing foods removed from their original container not labeled with common name. Labeled during inspection
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Several missing.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reaching cooler on cook line.
Jan 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain on service line with filled water and 5 inches around drain. Manager blocked off drain, employees walking through water when arrived. Drain on cook line water level just above drain about 2 inches diameter on floor. manager Block area. Area was not block when arrived. 4 drains on cook line and by ice machine not draining, water level about 2 inches from the top of drains.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head has food debris. Pink slime on ice machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair on front of handwashing sink in dishroom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dishroom and front counter. manager replaced towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in sauce
Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Several missing.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reaching cooler on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on the floor. Manager discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko and flour not labeled. Manager labeled.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Corrective action observed employee ice on product to drop temperature
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area blocked by a cart of glasses
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing broccoli with lack of hair restraint Observed employee cooking on cookline with no beard guard
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 boxes of fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside all reachin coolers on cookline
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor on cookline across from grill top
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature at hand sink adjacent to walk-in cooler Corrected -observed employee place in walk-in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled next to oven Corrected observed employee label
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe gloves hands on a wiping cloth tucked into his pants Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use Observed employee wash hands and change gloves
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two cases of strawberries with mold like growth in the walk-in cooler Observed employee discard
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed two cases of strawberries with mold like growth in the walk-in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along floor in walk-in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in cutting board
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reach in coolers on cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled in dry storage area across from walk-in cooler
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.