MIXED GRILLE
3001 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-796-6972
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Egg salad prepared on 12/27/24. Operator discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023016361 | Jan 18, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $280 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line the bottom of a food pan
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth lining the back of food container touching lettuce. Unit freezing operator trying to stop the freezing of lettuce.
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Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf not painted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed food removed from the original container not labeled with common name
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels stored in hand wash sink at bar at time of inspection. Chef removed towels during inspection
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured at bar
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. Observed 7 6oz sea bass thawed in packaging with label stating to remove film before thawing. Operator disposed of item.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in sink behind bar
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Server station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bott containing food removed from its original container container not labeled with common name
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Egg salad prepared on 12/27/24. Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked pork in reach in cooler. Operator corrected.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Egg salad prepared on 12/27/24. Operator discarded.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Lactic acid sanitizer bucket 1130/3010 ppm. Operator refilled, second test 700ppm/1875.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards in kitchen on flip top coolers and 1 white cutting board. Employee flipped white cutting board and began using other side that is not stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in bar area. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled both.
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. No proof of training for employees Joe and Halie
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. No proof of training for employee Joe, who has been employed at establishment for more than 60 days. Operator states that everyone has done the training, but they are waiting for more books to arrive.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Bar area: unsealed wood temporarily being used as flooring. Operator states that they had a pipe burst and they are in the process of repairs. Operator states the floor is to be fixed Monday of next week.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in dry storage. Operator relocated.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (82F - Cold Holding) held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler. Discussed adding to time as a public health control
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to entrance to kitchen, replaced
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Next to hood on cook line, replacement panels already on order
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
Ceiling tile missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar floor. End of cooks line under hand sink. Wall behind flat top grill.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass door stand up reach in cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar.
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.