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GLORY DAYS GRILL

9900 4TH STREET, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · 727-214-1623

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats197
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217353
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect at sauce area cook line. 1 live flying insect near large floor mixer Establishment has food safe spray and exterminating during inspection not landing on surfaces during inspection.
High priority/35A-02-8/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler handle Pantry near cook line broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored under dripping water line. Heavy ice in reach in freezing. Boxes order drip.
Basic/08B-52-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler wing and fish cooler. Establishment added sheet pans to bottom.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Jan 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at fish prep line. 1 live flying insect inside office near dry storage. 2 flying insects at dish pit. All insects eradicated during inspection.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitation bucket in front of cook line hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom drawer at grill left side
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside beer walk in cooler
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Front of ice machine
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface. Salad ranch in cooler small leaking onto floor right side.
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at ice cream prep area. 1 live flying insect at dish pit. 1 live flying insect at prep table near walk in cooler.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish deli cooler fish haddock (51F - Cold Holding) Added ice to top
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bag of glory sauce on dry storage rack opened. No employee no idea when opened
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket at grill hand wash sink blocking it
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near salad prep hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of ice machine rust on buckles
Intermediate/22-31-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage Dunkin' Donuts cup on line.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on grill line front of hand wash sink.
Basic/40-06-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at salad prep area and oven back of house.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Bag of glory sauce on dry storage rack opened.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 near large floor mixer 1 at front bar 1 near dishwasher area
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from grill blocked with sanding water employee plunged pipe and now is working.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage At cook line prep table. Employee moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door at cook line oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand water reach in cooler beside oven
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of cheddar cheese sauce at 106 ounces.
High priority/01B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wiping cloth solution stored on prep table. Manager stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted for protection.
Basic/24-05-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water underneath reach in cooler in bar area.
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink by dish area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Four dented cans of 6.38 Lb Chunky diced tomatoes.
High priority/01B-01-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -In use utensils in 119F standing water on cook line.
High priority/10-05-5
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -Pesticide emitting strip stored on hand sink in prep area near walk inn cooler door.
High priority/41-24-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Outer areas of soda nozzles on soda machine dispenser in wait station soiled with mold like substance. -Cutting boards stained on reach in deli coolers on cook line. -Soda gun nozzles soiled with mold like substance in bar area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Knife stored in hand sink in the middle of the cook line. Manager moved knife out sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand sink in the middle of cook line being used to dump food. Inspector observed food debris in sink. Manager coached employees on hand sinks only being used for hand washing purposes.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink in bar area. Employee stocked paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink in bar area. Employee stocked soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle in bar area. Employee labeled as disinfectant cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Single service bowl used to scoop macaroni and cheese in pull out drawers in reach in deli cooler on cook line. Manager discarded bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Oven and microwave handles soiled with food debris on cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line grooved.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on shelf near dish machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. -Bag of unwashed onions stored on the floor inside walk-in in cooler. Manager moved onions off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Knife in between reach in deli coolers lid covers on cook line. Manager moved knifes.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Ovens on cook line interior soiled with food debris. -Microwaves on cook line interior heavily soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. -Gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labels on clean containers stored on shelf near dish machine and rack near walk in cooler door.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach-in cooler in cooler interior on cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 27 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority2 Intermediate19 Basic
Show 27 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Prep area dry-storage shelf dented cans a. #10 can of cheese sauce b. #10 can of diced tomatoes
High priority/01B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee load soiled dishes into dishmachine then retrieve clean dishes from dishmachine without discarding gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene. Employee returned soiled dishes to dishmachine to be re washed.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in prep area at hand wash station. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Operator killed fly.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Medicine not labeled properly. Employee medication stored on top of dry-storage shelf with #10 cans. Employee removed medication.
High priority/41-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 5 cracked raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded eggs.
High priority/01B-14-4/Repeat Violation
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle tray of cracked raw shell eggs then touch clean equipment, and engage in food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine in wait station in kitchen diffusers are soiled. Soda guns in bar area soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized soda guns in bar area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Accumulation of dust on light shields in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two single-serve bowls used as scoops in dressing in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Raw salmon and red fish stored in cooler with grill on top and walk-in is thawing improperly. Reduced oxygen packaging not scorned. Employee cut packages.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Prep area dry-storage shelf dented cans a. #10 can of cheese sauce b. #10 can of diced tomatoes Operator removed cans.
Basic/08B-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage o wait station table in kitchen. Employee discarded drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on box of beer in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on table with #10 cans in prep area. Employee phone stored on table in expo area.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath dishmachine and on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Basic/33-09-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach-in cooler door at end of cook line. Operator removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield above cook line is partially removed.
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored in warewashing area.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler next to fat-fryer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Cut limes and oranges at bar not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dishmachine area.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry-storage area items removed from original packaging a. Salt b. Seasoning mix Wait Station a. Sugar stored in plastic bags. Employee labeled items.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.