Villas, Lee County

GLORY DAYS GRILL

5056 DANIELS PKWY, Villas, FL 33912

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 13, 2026
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 13, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-08-4

Detail 24439863

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. One of three stalls in women's restroom out of order, other two in working order. Operator states a plumber was called and repair is pending.

Dec 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-47-4

Detail 24220036

High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap, right side from cook line. Operator restored air gap and secured with zip tie. Corrected On-Site

16-43-4

Detail 24220035

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the surface temperature of hot water sanitation not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator unable to show use of thermometer for high temperature dishwashing machine .

14-11-5

Detail 24220034

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to beer reach-in cooler right in bar has come off.

14-69-4

Detail 24220033

Basic - Ice buildup in small black reach-in freezer far end cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 24220037

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 24108498

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line, prep line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24108497

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler left side beer cooler at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-57-6

Detail 24084397

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 151F) after running three times, operator called technician and set up manual sanitation in triple sink, 200ppm quaternary. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24084395

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line, prep line. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24084398

Basic - Ice buildup in black reach-in freezer on cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24084396

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Far left cook line top of oven. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24084394

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler left side beer cooler at bar. Warning

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

41-24-4

Detail 23581318

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in corner of bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23581322

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready-to-eat bread for sandwich prep in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper food storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23581320

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice in back corner by smoker soiled with accumulation of food debris. Cutting boards covering prep sinks on prep live with accumulated soil residues.

16-21-4

Detail 23581319

Basic - Accumulation of debris, slime on top of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23581323

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents on front line.

14-69-4

Detail 23581324

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-34-4

Detail 23581325

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust on top inside bin, down sides, some black accumulation of mold like substance. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23581321

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under equipment in dishwashing area.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23140631

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line soda machine nozzles.

31B-02-4

Detail 23140630

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to cook line. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23140633

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside of ice machine in kitchen.

36-32-5

Detail 23140627

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair on back prep line, front line.

33-20-4

Detail 23140629

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle, on top and sides.

33-29-4

Detail 23140626

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, dumpster lid open, buckets of grease left open in dumpster area.

23-03-4

Detail 23140632

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of equipment on cook line soiled with accumulated dust, food debris.

29-49-6

Detail 23140628

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler left side back of bar.

21-08-4

Detail 23140634

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in middle bar area. Operator discarded bucket. Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-12-5

Detail 22805780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in black reach-in freezer at front of cook line, no lids, ice buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

29-47-4

Detail 22788386

High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap at far end cook line by ice machine. Warning

08B-56-4

Detail 22788384

High Priority - Drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks at bar. See stop sale. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 22788391

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server clear dirty dishes to dishwashing area, begin to handle plated food in pass thru window. Spoke with employee, employee washed hands properly before continuing work. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22788383

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks at bar. See stop sale. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22788392

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Right side bar, corner to left of beer taps. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22788390

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22788387

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/binat end of cook line. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22788385

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 22788388

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front of cook line, over black reach-in freezer. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22788389

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in black reach-in freezer at front of cook line, no lids, ice buildup. Warning

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 22509955

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in disrepair, cracked in bar area, beer walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22509954

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22498606

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line ice bath: sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding); housemade blue cheese dressing (61F - Cold Holding); housemade buttermilk ranch (60F) for one hour per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control for and discussed usage. Also Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) stored 10 hours per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) for three and a half hours per operator. Operator placed all items in walk-in cooler with ice for quick cooling. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

36-17-5

Detail 22498604

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in disrepair, cracked in bar area, beer walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22498605

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22493822

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area, 5 on wall, 10 around beer taps by handwash sink. At entrance to kitchen right side by dry storage 15 small flying insects observed. 10 above bibb in box soda storage by beer walk-in cooler. 20 above triple sink in back prep line. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22493815

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) stored 10 hours per operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22493817

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line ice bath: sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding); housemade blue cheese dressing (61F - Cold Holding); housemade buttermilk ranch (60F) for one hour per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control for and discussed usage. Also Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) stored 10 hours per operator. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22493818

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to mop sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22493814

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer by smoker in back of kitchen with accumulation of food residue. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22493816

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22493820

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in bar area in cracked hole in middle. Also standing water in drain under triple sink in back kitchen, in damaged floor by beer walk-in cooler Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22493821

Basic - Floor in disrepair, cracked in bar area, beer walk-in cooler. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22493819

Basic - Hole in wall at mop sink. Warning

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 21928208

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in egg wash in reach in cooler. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21928210

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 21928209

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in beer walk in cooler.

33-20-4

Detail 21928213

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

05-09-4

Detail 21928211

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in cooler under grill.

29-49-6

Detail 21928212

Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer walk in-cooler

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

22-57-6

Detail 21541308

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed temperature thermometer at 154F. Operator set up three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21541305

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso at 125F hot holding for one hour in hot holding unit. Operator placed queso over stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

27-09-4

Detail 21541312

Intermediate - No running cold water at hand washing sinks by server and kitchen line.

14-01-5

Detail 21541310

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in pico de gallo container. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21541302

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage tiles in prep area over storage rack

32-12-5

Detail 21541311

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.

10-07-4

Detail 21541313

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream utensils in standing water. Operator ran running water. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 21541309

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21541304

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in cold holding unit under the grill.

25-06-4

Detail 21541303

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected in server line. Operator cover coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21541306

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by walk-in cooler behind storage rack with mold like substance.

21-12-4

Detail 21541307

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 21131844

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cheese sauce tin cans dented and 2 tomato sauce cans dented. See stop sale.

22-57-6

Detail 21131839

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed temperature dishwashing machine at 154F. Operator setup three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21131834

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk cooler raw eggs over unwashed produce.operator removed eggs to the bottom shelve. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21131836

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine gun with mold like substance. Operator removed hose gun to dishwashing area. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21131838

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grilled chicken not properly date marked held more than 24 hours. Operator printed label and date marked grilled chicken. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21131840

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over prep area in disrepair.

32-12-5

Detail 21131845

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing women's lid receptacle.

08B-20-4

Detail 21131841

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 2 cheese sauce tin cans dented and 2 tomato sauce cans dented. See stop sale.

40-06-5

Detail 21131846

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items over food prep are in kitchen line. Operator removed personal items. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 21131837

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing plug .

31B-04-4

Detail 21131835

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the Hand washing sink by the server area.

06-01-5

Detail 21131843

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in prep area. Operator moved chicken to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21131842

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in bar area. Operator removed sanitizer bucket off floor. Corrected On-Site

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 19

03A-02-5

Detail 20799827

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 48°F cold hold, cut lettuce 50°F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in coolers at cookline. Reach in coolers turned down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20799832

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Chemical moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20799835

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20799822

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 20799839

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20799838

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in back food prep area and employee restroom. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20799823

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20799834

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chopped egg. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20799836

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above cookline. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 20799824

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packages of fish opened before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20799821

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20799833

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer walk in cooler. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20799826

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cookline. Repeat Violation Warning

06-06-5

Detail 20799831

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed packages of raw salmon thawing at room temperature 60°F less than. Ice put on top of fish. Corrective Action Taken Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20799830

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20799829

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20799837

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20799828

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20799825

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning