GLORY DAYS GRILL
4088 PARK ST NORTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33709 · 813-886-8555
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026003499 | Dec 30, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2025091826 | Nov 17, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of pinto beans dented on seam with sharp edges. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun behind bar nozzle soiled
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand sinks in restrooms not getting hot water, temping at 83F.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice bucket by ice machine not inverted to allow for drainage Operator inverted
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Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler on cookline handle missing -reach in cooler on cookline top door off hinges
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer has damaged door and it can no longer close.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind bar.
Dec 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards on cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave handles have accumulation of greasy residue
Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in deli cooler drawer at end of cook line is damaged, sagging, not allowing it to close. -Walk in freezer door cannot close, causing ice buildup further inhibiting it from closing.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer not allowing freezer door to shut
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in deli cooler at end of cook line.
Dec 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly behind bar near liquor bottles, landed on straws 1 live fly in 3 compartment sink area. Operator killed both, and discarded straws.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding) In a damaged drawer on reach in deli cooler at end of cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded all items from that drawer and will discontinue use of the drawer until it is repaired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards on cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave handles have accumulation of greasy residue
Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in liquor room entranceway 1 dead roach under storage rack near walk in beer cooler Operator removed and cleaned areas.
Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in deli cooler drawer at end of cook line is damaged, sagging, not allowing it to close. -Walk in freezer door cannot close, causing ice buildup further inhibiting it from closing.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer not allowing freezer door to shut
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in deli cooler at end of cook line.
Nov 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen flying around expo line. 1 live fly near mop sink. 1 live fly in liquor storage room 1 live fly near 3 comp sink and ice machine. Operator was able to kill one, none observed landing on food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle at far end of bar is soiled with black residue inside -cutting boards on cook line heavily grooved and stained, no longer cleanable
Ceiling tiles over cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line heavily grooved and stained
Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in freezer door cannot shut due to damage from ice buildup. -multiple reach in cooler doors on cook line are in disrepair, fall or sag when opened or don't fully close.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. -hood system missing drip tray and dripping grease onto wall and floor
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water in dumpster area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer causing door to not be able to shut. Operator removed ice buildup.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash temp gauge not moving.
Interior of oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler beer cooler behind bar has broken glass in the bottom of it.
Nov 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen flying around expo line. 1 live fly near mop sink. 1 live fly in liquor storage room 1 live fly near 3 comp sink and ice machine. Operator was able to kill one, none observed landing on food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (62F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Items on expo line are kept cold using ice water, ice water was t high enough to cool items. Operator put items in freezer to rapid cool and added ice to cold holding unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle at far end of bar is soiled with black residue inside -cutting boards on cook line heavily grooved and stained, no longer cleanable
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some black residue on interior walls of upper compartment of ice machine.
Ceiling tiles over cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired in February 2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line heavily grooved and stained
Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in freezer door cannot shut due to damage from ice buildup. -multiple reach in cooler doors on cook line are in disrepair, fall or sag when opened or don't fully close.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. -hood system missing drip tray and dripping grease onto wall and floor
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water in dumpster area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer causing door to not be able to shut. Operator removed ice buildup.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash temp gauge not moving.
Interior of oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler beer cooler behind bar has broken glass in the bottom of it.
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate13 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator has sanitizer packets that they will use in 3 compartment sink to sanitize until they have obtained the proper sanitizer. Operator went to store and got proper chlorine sanitizer and tested at 50PPM.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Scented bleach not approved for food contact surfaces being used at dish machine. Operator removed, went to store and got proper chlorine sanitizer and tested at 50PPM.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen flying around expo line. 1 live fly near mop sink. 1 live fly in liquor storage room 1 live fly near 3 comp sink and ice machine. Operator was able to kill one, none observed landing on food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (62F - Cold Holding); sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Items on expo line are kept cold using ice water, ice water was t high enough to cool items. Operator put items in freezer to rapid cool and added ice to cold holding unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle at far end of bar is soiled with black residue inside -cutting boards on cook line heavily grooved and stained, no longer cleanable
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some black residue on interior walls of upper compartment of ice machine.
Ceiling tiles over cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired in February 2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line heavily grooved and stained
Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in freezer door cannot shut due to damage from ice buildup. -multiple reach in cooler doors on cook line are in disrepair, fall or sag when opened or don't fully close.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. -hood system missing drip tray and dripping grease onto wall and floor
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water in dumpster area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer causing door to not be able to shut. Operator removed ice buildup.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash temp gauge not moving.
Interior of oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler beer cooler behind bar has broken glass in the bottom of it.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Draw to reach-in cooler on cook line won't close properly. Walk-in freezer door does not closed properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked ribs in stand-up reach-in cooler on cook line. Manager properly separated items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked wings 34 lbs at 60F, Cooked ribs 3lbs at 64F, cooked meatloaf 2lbs at 60F. On cook line reach-in cooler left over night. Operator discarded all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked wings (60F - Cold Holding); ribs (64F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (60F - Cold Holding); Manager discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 11:45am cooked chicken (107F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated cooked chicken to 175F.
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 prep table next to onions. Employee moved beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to onions. Employee removed cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Draw to reach-in cooler on cook line won't close properly. Walk-in freezer door does not closed properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small walk in cooler: Swiss (48F - Cold Holding); shcrdded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, cooler began malfunctioning less than 4 hours, contractors present performing repairs, items moved to walk in freezer. Retemp : all items at or below 41F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone charger over packaged bread on cook line, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic curtains at beer cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On grill, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024□ 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. Tomato cutter and dicer soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles back kitchen area soiled with food debris
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with food debris. Smoker oven in dry storage area soiled with food debris.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touch raw chicken, then changed gloves without washing hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing water 110F. Manager reheated water to 170F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato cutter and dicer soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles back kitchen area soiled with food debris
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp DM reading 141F. Manager set up 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of cooler on cook line manager removed cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn reach in cooler on cook line next to stand up freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cook line next to rack with pans.
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with food debris. Smoker oven in dry storage area soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign at hand sink in middle of cook line and bar sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris cook line and bar area reach-in coolers.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 30 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked wings (145F - Cooking); Employed recooked wings to 205 F
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 10 can beans dented.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook took gloves off, changed tasks and didn't wash hands. Manager spoke to him and he washed his hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line utensils in dirty water.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. haddock (47F - Cold Holding); wings (44F - Cold Holding); cheeses sliced (52F - Cold Holding); 38F pasta (53F - Cold Holding) 38F mix cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Manager removed items and placed in freezer. Pasta 38F. Sliced cheese 39F. Mix cheese manger choice to discard due to quality.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib in ware washing area with no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles in kitchen area soiled. Meat slicer soiled with food debris. Mixer dough soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar drinks being used to empty in hand sink on cook line. Manager removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line between coolers no paper towels cooked replaced paper towels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Curtains in dish machine soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled with food debris. Walk in door handle soiled with food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One 10 can beans dented and not segregated in dry goods storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cook line soiled with food debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Walk-in containers with raw chicken lid cracked. Cracked pans on clean dish rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice buildup.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line. Employee removed tongs
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. Oven on cooked line inside soiled with food debris. Smoke oven heavy soiled food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on cooked line between coolers no sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Spray nozzle in dish area soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old Label on clean pans in storage area Manager removed and place in dish area to wash
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not properly protected. Manager stored correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in prep area soiled with grease and food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin in prep area not labeled. Manager labeled.
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.