Candor Grille INC in Tampa
Last inspected:
10150 Highland Manor Dr Ste 110, Tampa, FL 33610Candor Grille Inc in Tampa has been emergency-closed once, on July 16, 2015, for roach activity. The facility was also cited for use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed in August 2015 and assessed $400 in disciplinary fines. Over 25 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 92 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the facility's recent inspections, a recurring pattern. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing and employee health reporting were cited in the August 8, 2025 inspection, which resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent inspection on August 12, 2025 found 3 basic violations related to chemical storage; the facility complied and the inspection resulted in Call Back - Complied.
Most recent closure: July 16, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Candor Grille INC in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Candor Grille INC in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 09:11:00 |
Candor Grille INC in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015032281 | $400.00 | Jul 16, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Candor Grille INC in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Candor Grille INC in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Candor Grille INC in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Candor Grille INC in Tampa last inspected?
- Candor Grille INC in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Candor Grille INC in Tampa last shut down?
- Candor Grille INC in Tampa was last shut down on July 16, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Candor Grille INC in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Candor Grille INC in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Candor Grille INC in Tampa had?
- Candor Grille INC in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Candor Grille INC in Tampa find?
- Candor Grille INC in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Candor Grille INC in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Candor Grille INC in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Candor Grille INC in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Candor Grille INC in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Candor Grille INC in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Candor Grille INC in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Candor Grille INC in Tampa been fined?
- Candor Grille INC in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Candor Grille INC in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Highland Oaks Cafe (2015).
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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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