GRILL FRESH
2485 NEBRASKA AVE, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 727-772-8888
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by cash register has no hot water
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026038146 | Mar 16, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak held at 110F. Prepared at 1pm. Instructed operator to heat up steak to proper temp and move to better holding unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in kitchen, can opener blade soiled.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS. Reach in freezer moved to inside of walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to cutting boards, operator moved beverage.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees drinking food next to oven while cooking steaks,
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet and wrist watch while preparing food. Operator instructed them to remove bracelet and watch.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near three compartment sink damaged part of it is peeling.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has accumulation of debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in ware washing area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dry storage and ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler has rust pitted to surface,
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in ware washing areas has accumulation of black mold like substance
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of oil unlabeled on cook line.
May 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area
Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance
Mar 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified on menu as being raw
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area
Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance
Mar 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (61F - Cold Holding); noodles (60F - Cold Holding); spring mix (65F - Cold Holding); at front counter
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (107F - Cooling); potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); broccoli (127F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (126F - Hot Holding); in hot holding cabinet by front counter potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); noodles (136F - Hot Holding); mushrooms (116F - Hot Holding); steak (105F - Hot Holding); chicken (153F - Hot Holding); tofu (100F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (119F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (137F - Hot Holding); Employee removed items took to back prep area to be reheated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified on menu as being raw
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Red Bull on prep table in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area
Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance
Mar 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (61F - Cold Holding); noodles (60F - Cold Holding); spring mix (65F - Cold Holding); at front counter
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (107F - Cooling); potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); broccoli (127F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (126F - Hot Holding); in hot holding cabinet by front counter potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (99F - Hot Holding); noodles (136F - Hot Holding); mushrooms (116F - Hot Holding); steak (105F - Hot Holding); chicken (153F - Hot Holding); tofu (100F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (119F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (137F - Hot Holding); Employee removed items took to back prep area to be reheated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter has food debris in it
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dylan manager on duty with no manager certification
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified on menu as being raw
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine added, prepped sink removed in dish area, fryers removed, oven/stove combo added, charbroiler added where the bobble oven was, double oven moved to where the SS
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by cash register has no hot water
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Red Bull on prep table in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink at front area
Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area soiled with mold like substance
Apr 15, 2025□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in food prep areas soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled.
Feb 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards, white and red
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in ware washing area has been removed. It is now a dishwasher. Prep sink removed in ware washing area. Hand wash sinks removed on opposite wall of cook line in kitchen. Hot holding unit where hand wash sink was located. Fryers removed. Freezer in kitchen is now in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in food prep areas soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) cream of ginger (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter since 10am. See stop sale. cream of ginger dressing (49F - Cold Holding) sitting above fill line since yesterday. No temperature taken. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards, white and red
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in ware washing area has been removed. It is now a dishwasher. Prep sink removed in ware washing area. Hand wash sinks removed on opposite wall of cook line in kitchen. Hot holding unit where hand wash sink was located. Fryers removed. Freezer in kitchen is now in walk in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For all employees
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Juan, Marley, Isaiah, Josh H and Josh I
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for: Marley and Isaiah
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in food prep areas soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Quinoa 51F cooling second temperature at 4:19pm 146F cooling, rice 54F cold hold, second temperature 41F cold Holding, salad greens 50Fsecond temperature at 4:18pm 40Fcold holding, glass noodles 46F cold hold, second temperature at 4:19pm 40F cold holding.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand was sink being used to fill squeeze bottles full of water. Discussed the need to use the hand wash sink for washing hands.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Last unit on front line unable to hold food at a minimum temperature of 41F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container.
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles don't foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name.
Jan 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC LANE HUSLER
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles don't foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name.
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. quinoa (46F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (45F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding); quinoa (44F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (44F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. quinoa (46F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (45F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding); quinoa (44F - Cold Holding); glass noodles (44F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (124F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding), Hot box cooked chicken 119F hot hold,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink has been taken out of service at front line due to faucet leak. Discussed the need to keep sinks working at all times
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC LANE HUSLER
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink at front line. Discussed the need to have hand wash sinks stocked at all times.
Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerated unit holding cold rice, glass noodles and quinoa not holding food at proper temperature
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink behind front line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles don't foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice noodles (46F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); coconut rice (48F - Cold Holding); items held overnight in unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in rear kitchen area heavily stained
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice noodles (46F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); coconut rice (48F - Cold Holding); items held overnight in unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice noodles (46F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); coconut rice (48F - Cold Holding); Food items held overnight in unit. Unit was set on 45F, operator turned down the thermostat of the unit, ambient temperature dropped to 37F See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 124F hot hold at 11:10am second temperature 11:36 am 147F reheat, operator turned up the temperature of the holding unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in rear kitchen area heavily stained
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager in charge could not provide proof of certified food manager employed by establishment
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area, prep area and 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.