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ORCHID ISLAND POOL GRILL

1 BEACHSIDE DR, Town Of Orchid FL 32963 · (904)388-1614

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4101024
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired Tall reach in Ambient 42f. Sandwich cooler 50f.
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Nov 12, 2025 · Technicians will be out today Time Extended
Nov 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight Sandwich cooler- Chicken salad 52f Diced chicken 46f
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired Tall reach in Ambient 42f. Sandwich cooler 50f.
Basic/14-74-7
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab cakes (45F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding) cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) In cooler for 1.5 hours. Door was not shut on cooler. Items moved to walk in to rapid chili
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Opened package of Raw beef with hot dogs and pork in same container in grill drawers. Chef separated
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Butter stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Chef moved
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 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. Heavy cream
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle. At bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee maker in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler with multiple TCS foods stoked 2 hours ago reading above 41F. Items were moved to walk in to rapid chill. anchovies (55F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (64F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (58F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna cooling for 2 hrs (65F);
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garlic peeler in hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At pool bar
Basic/51-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At pool bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shaker on cooks line
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.