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MIO'S GRILL & CAFE

1261 GULF BLVD #120, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-281-2193

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217618
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed peppers.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sealed Raw burger stored on same shelf as sealed feta cheese packs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade soup no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Tahini and cooking oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. One new employee -cook
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Sep 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup containers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 3, 2025 · No date markings observed on 19 soups containers in reach in cooler. Staff states soup made on 9/1/2025. Time Extended
Rice In-use utensil stored in pan.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Sep 3, 2025 · Spoon for scooping rice observed in water not at 135f, or hotter. Time Extended
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation
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. One new employee -cook
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup containers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Rice In-use utensil stored in pan.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Flammables stored/debris present in back area. For reporting purposes only. 2 propane tanks stored inside. Operator is moving them outside.
/49-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened Cooked chicken and cooked gyro meat no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green pea sauce.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm, vinegar used for sanitizer. Bottle change to chlorine now 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over spinach in cooler. Item moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked chicken and cooked gyro not frozen.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tzitziki.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4

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.