Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor
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2485 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor has accumulated 109 violations across 21 inspections, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection — in line with the statewide average. The facility has no emergency closure history. However, recent inspections show a dramatic escalation: three consecutive inspections on March 16–18, 2026 cited 78 violations combined, including repeated high-priority violations for employee health policy, management awareness, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory failures. The March 17 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior to this escalation, compliance was sporadic: a complaint inspection on September 16, 2024 found no further action needed, but inspections in February 2025 and early March 2026 issued warnings and extension orders. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 documented 18 violations and resulted in a call back with extension pending.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 5 inspections40 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor last inspected?
- Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor had?
- Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor find?
- Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
- No, Grill Fresh in Palm Harbor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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