HARRY'S GRILL
9903 GULF DR, Anna Maria FL 34216 · 214.878.3609
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 black flying insects in food preparation area. Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 1:01 PM.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019036689 | May 30, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2017035862 | Jun 23, 2017 | Aug 17, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a container of raw fish stored above a package of water bottles in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the fish.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over uncooked mushrooms in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw packaged pork stored over cooked noodles in the make table cooler. Operator moved the pork.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially packaged reduced oxygen fish not removed from its packaging prior to thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe the bar hand sink used as a dump sink. Reviewed its proper use with the operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the prep and bathroom hand sinks. Operator placed more there.
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. See stop sale. Observed commercially packaged reduced oxygen fish not removed from its packaging prior to thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their bar cutting board heavily grooved.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not properly inverted.
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Observed chlorine dish machine not at proper minimum strength. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling sanitizer bucket at handwashing sink in bar area. Educated employee on the use of handwashing sinks. Employee stopped using handwashing sink in bar area to fill bucket.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage on shelf next to plates across from cook line. Employee removed and discarded beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food preparation surface across from cook line. Employee removed cell phone and cleaned and sanitized area.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor at the cook line. Operator moved the fryer oil to a shelf.
Apr 10, 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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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed unsealed floors on cook line and in kitchen areas in kitchen.
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 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. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak over cucumbers in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in back corner of bar area next to reach in cooler. Operator cleaned area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make stations next to clean plates. Operator removed beverage.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed unsealed floors on cook line and in kitchen areas in kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between equipment at make stations on cook across from cook line. Operator removed knives.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 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. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Dishwasher now at 50ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish in 2 drawer reach- on cooks line. Operator moved beef to bottom of other cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelf above food prep table next to clean dishes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water in outside storage shed stored on the floor. Operator moved bottled water to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink in prep area across from dish machine without a handwashing sign.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container on shelf next to cooks line not inverted. Operator inverted single serve to go container.
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 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 approximately 5 black flying insects in food preparation area. Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 1:01 PM.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk-in cooler beef stored above pie filling. Employee put beef in pan and moved to lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sour Cream at 56F, Key Lime Pie 56F, Cake 56F in Wait staff area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sour Cream at 56F, Key Lime Pie 56F, Cake 56F in Wait staff area.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket 200ppm. Employee corrected sanitizer bucket to 50ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back pack on top shelf in kitchen.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill for cleaning grill on top of food prep area in kitchen. Employee stated he used grill that morning. Employee removed drill.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed two of the walk in cooler fan covers with parts missing from the shield.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shrimp and fish in the kitchen and prep reach in coolers. Operator removed the chicken from both.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed two sanitizer buckets at 500ppm quaternary. Operator emptied the buckets and remade them at 200ppm.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the prep area hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 no proof of training for: Jesus A,Evelyn C, Tayler E
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed two of the walk in cooler fan covers with parts missing from the shield.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of brussel sprouts on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed case on a shelf.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ The only cfm for the establishment expired certification Janet Labriola 10/18/18 360 training.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the heated wells on the cook line Mashed potatoes (77F - Reheating); Meatsauce (68F - Reheating); Rice (73F - Reheating); White sauce (70F - Reheating); Pasta (76F - Reheating); Beef gravy (78F - Reheating). Person in charge stated the items were placed in the heat wells at 10:30am to reheat temperature we're taking at 12:45pm. Person in charge dictated the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. All the following items were stored in the heated wells on the cook line Mashed potatoes (77F - Reheating); Meatsauce (68F - Reheating); Rice (73F - Reheating); White sauce (70F - Reheating); Pasta (76F - Reheating); Beef gravy (78F - Reheating). Person in charge stated the items were placed in the heat wells at 10:30am to reheat temperature we're taking at 12:45pm. Person in charge dictated the items.
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/ The only cfm for the establishment expired certification Janet Labriola 10/18/18 360 training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook line. Person in charge placed soap at the hand washing sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Person in charge removed the knives to be sanitized.
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