Glory Days Grill in Tampa

Last inspected:

17508 Dona Michelle Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
Overview

Glory Days Grill in Tampa has been emergency-closed once, on January 7, 2025, for sewage backup. The facility has accumulated 210 violations across 29 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the record: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections; proper cooking temperature violations in at least 5 inspections; food contact surface violations in at least 4 inspections; and shell stock requirement violations in at least 3 inspections. A disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines was issued. Most recent inspections show persistent compliance issues. On November 5, 2025, a routine food inspection identified 51 violations (7 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic) and a Warning Issued disposition. The facility returned two days later on November 7, 2025 for a callback inspection that documented 9 violations but achieved Call Back - Complied status, indicating correction of the prior violation.

Most recent closure: January 7, 2025 for sewage back up.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
213Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Glory Days Grill in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.1 violations / inspection 7.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Glory Days Grill in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Glory Days Grill in Tampa
DateReasonReopened
Sewage back up 16:33:00

Glory Days Grill in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Glory Days Grill in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025008835 $400.00 Jan 7, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Glory Days Grill in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections39 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Glory Days Grill in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Glory Days Grill in Tampa last inspected?
Glory Days Grill in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Glory Days Grill in Tampa last shut down?
Glory Days Grill in Tampa was last shut down on January 7, 2025 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Glory Days Grill in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Glory Days Grill in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Glory Days Grill in Tampa had?
Glory Days Grill in Tampa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Glory Days Grill in Tampa find?
Glory Days Grill in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Glory Days Grill in Tampa ever been shut down?
Yes, Glory Days Grill 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 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.
What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
Has Glory Days Grill in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Glory Days Grill in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Glory Days Grill in Tampa been fined?
Glory Days Grill in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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