MICHAELS GRILL
11720 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-964-8334
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 5 roach eggs located in shelf beneath coffee maker
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029494 | Apr 17, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2016004098 | Jan 8, 2016 | Mar 2, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw crab cakes in reach in cooler closest to the bar across from stove top range stored over ready to eat pasta, Observed raw beef in reach in cooler on the front line across from the stove top burners over ready to eat cheese, manager moved items to appropriate location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located in the kitchen hallway next to bulletin board, manager had employee put paper towels in the dispenser.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee aprons hanging on a shelf in the front area of the walk in, manager removed items.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of peeled tomato
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. caramelized onions 66F at 11:32am, employee reheated to 173F at 11:41am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soiled cutting boards located on dry storage rack adjacent to Dish machine and on front line cook.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked by a table and boxes adjacent to Dish machine. Employee unblocked sink during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand lotion stored inside sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Manager provided soap during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 containers of utensils stored in water at 88F in front line cook. Manager reheated water to
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside 2 Reach in coolers at bar area.
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in front line Reach in cooler not covered.
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Osso buco and marinating raw duck breasts not covered in Walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark for Osso bucco and several bags of shredded cheese in Walk in cooler. Operator added date marking to all items during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine adjacent to Walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Bottom corner of door broken insulation exposed.
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Osso buco and marinating raw duck breasts not covered in Walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle at bar area soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark for Osso bucco and several bags of shredded cheese in Walk in cooler. Operator added date marking to all items during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine adjacent to Walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Bottom corner of door broken insulation exposed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm during time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing sauces and liquids on cook line not labeled.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored on shelves stained at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on counter next to glasses for guests and drink fountain. Operator had employees move cups.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed opened employee energy drink stored in walk in cooler next to heavy cream. Operator disposed of drink.
Apr 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven door is dirty, located next to coffee machine in back kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in refrigerator are rusted.
Apr 18, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dish area. Approximately 12 flies in bar area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 33 approximately live roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front line. 11 approximately live roaches next to metal bracket next to broiler at front line. 4 live roaches behind reach in cooler in front line adjacent to flattop. 1 live roach on prep table beneath shelf of coffee maker. 2 live roaches behind prep sink adjacent to dish area. 1 live roach on top of ice machine next to walk in refrigerator.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front cook line. 1 dead roach on prep table beneath coffee maker. 1 dead roach inside receipt machine beneath prep table of coffee maker. 1 dead roach between wall and ice maker. 1 dead roach between walk in refrigerator and dry storage shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven door is dirty, located next to coffee machine in back kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in refrigerator are rusted.
Apr 18, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dish area. Approximately 12 flies in bar area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 33 approximately live roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front line. 11 approximately live roaches next to metal bracket next to broiler at front line. 4 live roaches behind reach in cooler in front line adjacent to flattop. 1 live roach on prep table beneath shelf of coffee maker. 2 live roaches behind prep sink adjacent to dish area. 1 live roach on top of ice machine next to walk in refrigerator.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 5 roach eggs located in shelf beneath coffee maker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold-like substance in ice machine adjacent to walk in refrigerator.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front cook line. 1 dead roach on prep table beneath coffee maker. 1 dead roach inside receipt machine beneath prep table of coffee maker. 1 dead roach between wall and ice maker. 1 dead roach between walk in refrigerator and dry storage shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven door is dirty, located next to coffee machine in back kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in refrigerator are rusted.
Apr 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dish area. Approximately 12 flies in bar area.
Presence of insects or other pests. 3 worms located between walk in refrigerator and dry storage shelf
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 33 approximately live roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front line. 11 approximately live roaches next to metal bracket next to broiler at front line. 4 live roaches behind reach in cooler in front line adjacent to flattop. 1 live roach on prep table beneath shelf of coffee maker. 2 live roaches behind prep sink adjacent to dish area. 1 live roach on top of ice machine next to walk in refrigerator.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 5 roach eggs located in shelf beneath coffee maker
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to fryer:; squid (55F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (49F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (44F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 1:53pm. Less than 4 hours. Operator moves all items into walk in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine in sanitizer bucket is too strong, over 200 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold-like substance in ice machine adjacent to walk in refrigerator.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located in entrance adjacent to soda machine.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes are not inverted on dry dish rack. Operator informed employee to invert dishes.
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches inside crack in wooden frame next to broiler at front cook line. 1 dead roach on prep table beneath coffee maker. 1 dead roach inside receipt machine beneath prep table of coffee maker. 1 dead roach between wall and ice maker. 1 dead roach between walk in refrigerator and dry storage shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes are wet nesting in the dish washing area. Operator informed employee to remove wet dishes to allow drying.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of canned sodas stored on floor. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven door is dirty, located next to coffee machine in back kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of standing water inside reach in cooler located in bar area. Employees started cleaning out water during time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in refrigerator are rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on counter in front cook line.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 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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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. In house Caesar dressing has raw egg that is not listed on menu.
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale: cook carrots 53 f cook green beans 53 f held in reach in cooler overnight. Ambient air temperature 56 f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by oven ambient temperature 56 f Cold holding: butter 52 f fish spread 52 f cook zucchini's 48 f fried cheese stick 48 f egg rolls 48 f employees moved to freezer Reach in cooler salad cooler cooks line Cold holding: ranch in house 45 f ceaser in house 45 f blue cheese 44 f manager moved to freezer Operator stated door was open from two truck unloading Walk in cooler Cold holding: cook rice 45 f cook chicken 45 f cook noodles 45 f cook zucchini 43 manager began to place ice on foods
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling up water vases.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. In house Caesar dressing has raw egg that is not listed on menu.
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. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over a flour bin manager removed at time of inspection
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main salad prep cooler cooks line
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