GRILLSMITH
1569 TOWN CENTER DR, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-688-8844
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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DEC 24
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DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall next to ice machine. Observed 2 live flies on wall in server station. Observed 9 live flies on wall in dish area Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022060060 | Nov 1, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2022045533 | Aug 30, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom gravy 98F. The product was reheated to 165F for hot holding.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink on cook line pitcher was being filled
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/6 pans in dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked pans in dish area
Ice buildup in walk in cooler on condenser line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over blanched green beans in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed cauliflower 117F. The prod was removed to be heated to 165F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as a dump sink in the bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Paper towels was replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Soap was replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a white cutting board in the grill area. The drink was discarded and the cutting bard was sanitized.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle inside a cot of crabmeat. The scoop was removed from out of the product.
Light not functioning. Dry storage area. The bulbs was replaced.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employees with wiping cloths hanging on their clothes.the wiping cloths was removed and put out of use.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm. New sanitizer was prepared. 200 ppm.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands and did not dry his hands before putting on gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The paper towels was replaced.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. A spray bottle of lemon brite disinfectant stored next to drink mixing cups at the bar. The disinfectant was removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the beverage gun sprayer in the bar area. The chef cleaned the nozzle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024 displayed. License was presented later.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the bottom shelf of the prep table in the baking area.
Light not functioning. Under back hood system. Baking area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exter of cooking equipment.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of Gordon Choice Artichoke Quarters on a shelf in the dry storage area. The Artichokes was discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Beverage station across from the dishwasher area.
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. Bottle of Gatorade on a prep table next to the hand washing sink in the back prep area. The beverage was removed.
Food stored on floor. A case of French Fries on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The product was removed from off the floor.
Light not functioning. Inside the 4 door reach in coolers.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall next to ice machine. Observed 2 live flies on wall in server station. Observed 9 live flies on wall in dish area Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in walk in cooler. Re temped at 41f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright warmer: cooked rice (98F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (102F - Hot Holding); mashed cauliflower (78F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated all product to 165f 30 minutes later
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen and by ice machine
Stored food not covered.ice cream in walk in freezer, manager covered
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.