GLORY DAYS GRILL
3790 LAKESIDE VILLAGE COURT, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-225-8958
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
DEC 23
AUG 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ 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--2022057445 | Nov 1, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Honey butter blend. 71F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey butter blend 71F. On the expo line.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. License was emailed to the establishment.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Floor.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (49F - Cold Holding) drawers in the cooklune. Ice was put on the product.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area. **Admin Complaint*
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line. The manager swept the floor.
Light not functioning. Hood system over the fryers.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 63F,mashed potatoes 60F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 63F, mashed potatoes 60F inside the drawer on the small flip top reach in cooler across from the flat grill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at the end of the prep table across from the walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grill scraper inside the hand washing sink at the end of the expo line.the scraper was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The paper towels was replaced. Dishwasher area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at the end of the expo line. The soap was replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food on the cook line. Employee in the back prepping food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the back prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen in front of the cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink at the end of the expo l8ne.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Pink beverage on the cutting board on the reach in cooler across from the fryers. Red cup next to the toaster. Both beverages was discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dry storage shelf in the back prep area.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. 00 ppm. 50 ppm. The manager primed the machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute inside the ice machine. Back of the ice bin at the beverage station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing on the cook l8ne.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in kitchen
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right make line: cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); mashed potato (48F - Cold Holding); mac n cheese (47F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding). Lowboy under grill: cooked wings 44f cold holding. Breading station: raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); haddock (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (60F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (59F - Cold Holding) Salad make line: cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding) Manager iced all product and called for service on units
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk on cooler gauge shows 44f. Actual Ambient temp 40f
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Lowboy on cook line, right make table, breading make table, salad maketable
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In beer walk in cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bar reach in cooler soiled with syrup, and walk in freezer.
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.