GRAND BAY BALLROOM
333 1 ST SE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727.894.5000
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019030280 | Apr 29, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 6 lbs 6 oz dented can of Red Enchilada
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red, white, brown, blue, and green cutting boards grooved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door convectional oven interior oven soiled with burnt food debris.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area covered with standing water underneath prep sink across from double door ovens.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in middle part of kitchen have food debris buildup.
Aug 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishwasher machine only reaches a surface temperature of 129.6 F. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area covered with standing water underneath prep sink across from double door ovens.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in middle part of kitchen have food debris buildup.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of hoisin sauce, 5 pounds.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishwasher machine only reaches a surface temperature of 129.6 F. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. Salmon held under refrigeration in reduced oxygen. Packaging states remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Floor area covered with standing water underneath prep sink across from double door ovens.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen. Manager stored correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop used to dispense flour touching the flour. Manager stored correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in middle part of kitchen have food debris buildup.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table with food prep in process. Inspector advised of proper sanitizer bucket storage. Employee moved sanitizer bucket and stored properly.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes in high temperature dish machine are leaking.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in clean storage rack have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in clean storage rack.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen have built up food debris.
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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. Dish machine is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in clean storage rack have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in clean storage rack.
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 of bread crumbs touching the food. Manager stored correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen have built up food debris.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear dry goods storage area, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib on wall outside and across from walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in middle of kitchen has built up food debris.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dish machine is currently under repair. Sanitization is conducted in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Equipment in poor repair. High temperature dish machine is currently under repair. Sanitization is conducted in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor of outside hallway.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on both walls of kitchen have built up food debris.
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.