Lakeland, Polk County

GRILLSMITH

1569 TOWN CENTER DR, Lakeland, FL 33803

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Apr 29, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 24545779

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom gravy 98F. The product was reheated to 165F for hot holding. Corrected On-Site

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 24221537

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink on cook line pitcher was being filled

24-08-4

Detail 24221538

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/6 pans in dish area

14-11-5

Detail 24221534

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked pans in dish area

14-69-4

Detail 24221533

Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler on condenser line

31B-04-4

Detail 24221536

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink

08B-17-4

Detail 24221535

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over blanched green beans in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 23707337

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed cauliflower 117F. The prod was removed to be heated to 165F. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23707345

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as a dump sink in the bar area.

31B-02-4

Detail 23707341

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Paper towels was replaced. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23707343

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Soap was replaced. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23707339

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a white cutting board in the grill area. The drink was discarded and the cutting bard was sanitized. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23707340

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle inside a cot of crabmeat. The scoop was removed from out of the product. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23707338

Basic - Light not functioning. Dry storage area. The bulbs was replaced. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 23707342

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employees with wiping cloths hanging on their clothes.the wiping cloths was removed and put out of use. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23707344

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm. New sanitizer was prepared. 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-18-4

Detail 23419973

High Priority - Employee washed hands and did not dry his hands before putting on gloves.

31B-02-4

Detail 23419979

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The paper towels was replaced. Corrected On-Site

41-04-4

Detail 23419977

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. A spray bottle of lemon brite disinfectant stored next to drink mixing cups at the bar. The disinfectant was removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23419980

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the beverage gun sprayer in the bar area. The chef cleaned the nozzle. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23419981

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024 displayed. License was presented later. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23419978

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the bottom shelf of the prep table in the baking area.

36-62-4

Detail 23419975

Basic - Light not functioning. Under back hood system. Baking area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23419974

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

23-03-4

Detail 23419976

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exter of cooking equipment.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 22588425

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of Gordon Choice Artichoke Quarters on a shelf in the dry storage area. The Artichokes was discarded. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22588429

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder soiled.

16-62-1

Detail 22588424

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

22-20-5

Detail 22588426

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Beverage station across from the dishwasher area.

12B-12-5

Detail 22588430

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. Bottle of Gatorade on a prep table next to the hand washing sink in the back prep area. The beverage was removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22588427

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of French Fries on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The product was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 22588428

Basic - Light not functioning. Inside the 4 door reach in coolers.

Sep 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-62-1

Detail 22287193

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

14-33-4

Detail 22287195

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line

14-17-4

Detail 22287194

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22191470

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall next to ice machine. Observed 2 live flies on wall in server station. Observed 9 live flies on wall in dish area Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22191467

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in walk in cooler. Re temped at 41f Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22191468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright warmer: cooked rice (98F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (102F - Hot Holding); mashed cauliflower (78F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated all product to 165f 30 minutes later Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22191471

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22191469

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen and by ice machine Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22191472

Basic - Stored food not covered.ice cream in walk in freezer, manager covered Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 21549335

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21549333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout around floor drains and throughout kitchen. Also observed standing water as well Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21549334

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Time Extended

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21542874

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on wall by hand sink. Observed 1 live fly on wall at three compartment sink. Observed 3 live flies on wall below prep table. Observed 2 live flies on wall in server station. Observed 2 live flies on wall at expo. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized all areas. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 21542873

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21542875

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout around floor drains and throughout kitchen. Also observed standing water as well Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21542872

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21542871

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-03-4

Detail 21323129

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor and wall juncture broken in dish area, prep area and around ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21323128

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 21320378

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies on wall by hand sink in server station. Observed 3 live flies on soda bibbs next to ice machine. Observed 23 on wall by ice machine. Observed 10 live flies underneath ice machine Ovserved 15 live flies on wall under dish machine Observed 7 live flies in dry storage. Observed 16 live flies on wall in prep station Observed 3 live flies at bar. Observed 20 live flies on pipe in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Observed 1 live fly by restrooms manager caught fly and cleaned and sanitized the area Observed 1 live fly on door frame in dining room. Manager eradicated And cleaned and sanitized area Observed 4 live flies on shelving at bar. Manager eradicated 1 Observed 5 live flies on prep wall. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-03-4

Detail 21320379

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor and wall juncture broken in dish area, prep area and around ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21320376

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.multiple tiles in prep, ice machine, dish, bar area broken and allowing for standing water and food debris to accumulate in tiles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21320375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed 30 Dead flies stuck in grease on wall under prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Observed 12 dead flies on expo window. Observed 1 dead on shelf at bar. Manager removed them and cleaned and sanitized areas Observed 12 dead flies in cook line wells. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized the areas Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21320377

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 21318104

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies on wall by hand sink in server station. Observed 3 live flies on soda bibbs next to ice machine. Observed 23 on wall by ice machine. Observed 10 live flies underneath ice machine Ovserved 15 live flies on wall under dish machine Observed 7 live flies in dry storage. Observed 16 live flies on wall in prep station Observed 3 live flies at bar. Observed 20 live flies on pipe in dry storage Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21318103

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cook line Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21318106

Basic - Cove molding at floor and wall juncture broken in dish area, prep area and around ice machine Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21318107

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.multiple tiles in prep, ice machine, dish, bar area broken and allowing for standing water and food debris to accumulate in tiles Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21318101

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food and grease buildup on cook line equipment Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21318102

Basic - Observed 30 Dead flies stuck in grease on wall under prep table Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21318105

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. Warning

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

01C-05-4

Detail 20841126

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

31A-09-4

Detail 20841127

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans on hand sink at dish washing area. Manager removed pans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 20841123

Intermediate - Multiple mussel tags not marked with last date served.

31B-05-4

Detail 20841132

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At sink by prep station.

41-17-4

Detail 20841130

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid not labeled in dish area

14-09-4

Detail 20841128

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

32-02-4

Detail 20841129

Basic - Employee Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

14-33-4

Detail 20841131

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line

25-06-4

Detail 20841124

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use gloves ans paper towels stored n employee restroom

02D-01-5

Detail 20841125

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle on cook line with water not labled

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 16

41-02-4

Detail 20538472

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed sanitizer bucket next to dry plates, dry seasoning under a food shelf at cook line under steam table. Operator removed when prompted. Corrected On-Site

22-05-4

Detail 20538469

Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed cutting board stained at cook line across from sandwich station.

31A-02-4

Detail 20538478

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by grease filter. Observed Hand Washing Sink blocked by grease filter next to baking station. Operator moved filter when prompted. Corrected On-Site

31A-03-4

Detail 20538468

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed half sheet pans, blender , mixer paddle and portion cups in Hand Washing Sink in ware washing area. Operator removed items from sink when prompted.

31B-02-4

Detail 20538467

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed absence of paper towels at Hand Washing Sink across from two part sink. Operator replenished paper towels when prompted. Corrected On-Site

16-34-4

Detail 20538474

Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

53B-10-4

Detail 20538471

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing certified food handler card, and dates of completion for some employees.

22-06-4

Detail 20538482

Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. Observed on food preparation table in back preparation area.

50-09-4

Detail 20538470

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current displaying 02/1/2021 expiration date.

24-08-4

Detail 20538480

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at ware washing area.

36-17-5

Detail 20538479

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and damaged floor tile in kitchen at cook line.

14-38-4

Detail 20538481

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked containers in ware washing area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20538473

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes in container on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed when prompted. Corrected On-Site

14-42-4

Detail 20538475

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed in back preparation area of kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 20538477

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in ware washing area

21-12-4

Detail 20538476

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer solution when prompted. Corrected On-Site