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PARK GRILLE & CAFE

7661 THE PARK BLVD, University Park FL 34201 · 941-355-3888

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats270
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5103592
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in freezer. Operator corrected.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in the ceiling in the back prep kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 8, 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
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 13, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator moved items.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in freezer. Operator corrected.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed food (sausage) stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved item to the shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on back prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both designated hand washing sinks at the outside bar being used as dump sinks and no accessibility for employees to wash hands.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cook preparing ready to eat food wearing bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer covering most of the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles on kitchen cook line and in prep kitchen.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed all 5 white containers holding food product not labeled and not easily identifiable.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents in salad prep/dessert area with heavy dusted accumulated on covers.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor and and on the floor under the shelves in the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation

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.