GRILLIN N CHILLIN
6708 GULF BLVD, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-455-2881
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Containers of dry seasonings on floor in kitchen
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has stain marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Apr 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar with service and smoker area added out back of restaurant.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under reach in coolers soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front counter area soiled with mold like debris on interior shelves.
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on deli reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scratch pad and sanitizer bucket in hand sink. Employee removed items.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar with service and smoker area added out back of restaurant.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Collard Greens in reach in upright cooler no date mark when made 1-26. Employee dated collard greens.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage observed in center of kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near reach in refrigerator. Employee discarded and cleaned and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under reach in coolers soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front counter area soiled with mold like debris on interior shelves.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged in middle of kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled with debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen food prep area not shielded.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and refrigerator soiled with food debris.
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2024 license expired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pulled pork in reach in single door cooler. Employee moved pulled pork to higher shelf.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jason Bowery 3-14-2019 expired 3-14-2024.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools in handsink in kitchen. Employee removed tools.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged in middle of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board. Employee removed cell phone.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled with debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen food prep area not shielded.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and refrigerator soiled with food debris.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee hired over 60 days no training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and cheese and brisket made 11-12 no date mark employee dated items.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles show water damage with active dripping in center of kitchen area. It is actively raining at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soup iced on reach in cooler.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Educated operator on protocol and provided information sheet to display.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Employee removed can opener to dish area. Cutting boards stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen inaccessible due to brushes stored in it. Employee removed brushes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled with food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ninja cooker soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler atosa upright soiled with debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Employee moved to pan with label.
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.