GRILLSMITH CARROLLWOOD
14303 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813.269.1500
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in front kitchen service line. Landed on top of reach in cooler adjacent to fryers. Operator removed fly, clean and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale, 1 can of Black beans dented, manager discarded items
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp Dishwasher in kitchen temp only reached 140f.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Heavy Cream in cooler over night temp at 49 f, manager discarded items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy Cream in cooler over night temp at 49 f, manager discarded item.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink in back kitchen area hallway close to exit door.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink of food prep table next to manager office, open employee drink on food prep table in back kitchen close to the hot holding box, manager discarded employee drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on food prep table close to hot holding box,employee moved phone off of the table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, employee put on a hat.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of dented black beans located on dry storage pantry.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 58F at 4:53pm placed in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 2pm cooled to 42F at 5:28pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon butter sauce 126F at 4:49pm made and held hot at 2pm reheated to 158F at 5:27pm
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled inside establishment. Inside of both soda guns soiled at bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink used for dumping ice, located next to Dish machine and large mixer, and at server station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located at Dish machine. Employee added label during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Personal drinks on small Reach in cooler adjacent to office. Personal drinks on top of Reach in cooler at bar area. Manager relocated all personal drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Box of marshmallows stored on floor in liquor room. Manager relocated marshmallows to an approved location during time of inspection.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of pumpkin on pantry storage rack.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer too strong, Sink and Surface over 1130ppm. Manager readjusted to 700ppm during time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked in Walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar is soiled. Cutting board at salad station soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Jan 16, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Final rinse temp 146F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee accidentally used markedThursday bags for todays Wednesday product, operator had employee change them to proper bags.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
May 16, 2024□ 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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Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 front kitchen service line. Landed on top of reach in cooler adjacent to fryers. Operator removed fly, clean and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white bbq sauce (46F tempted at 3:30pm, retempted at 42F at 4:41pm); Alfredo sauce (47F tempted at 3:30pm, retempted at 41F at 4:41pm)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator needs to move from top position to end of splitter with spray hose. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wire whisk inside employee hand washing sink located next to dessert reach in cooler. Operator removed wire whisk at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 89 dead flies in front kitchen service line. Landed on top of reach in cooler adjacent to fryers. Operator removed fly, clean and sanitized area.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing for three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink stored next to clean/dry tea pots and tea bags next to back office. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing line for dishwasher is leaking on top of the dish machine.
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in hand sink cooks line employee removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink cooks line
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 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. Bar dish machine tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Discussed with manager to use dish machine in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Hot holding: brussle sprouts 118 f lemon butter 125 f Marsala 125f employee reheated to 165 f except brussle sprouts operator voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in hand sink cooks line employee removed
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.
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. Observed 1 employee training.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks walk in cooler management removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line. Employee removed to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink cooks line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Lattic Acid DDBSSA 170 retested to 700 DDBSSA
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.provided by email
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