GLORY DAYS GRILL

Name: GLORY DAYS GRILL
Address: 14457 B N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33618, US
Rating: 41.8

14457 B N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33618

License #3917230

🍽️ American ℹ️

41.8 Grade F / 100

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October 26, 2026 · 15 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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GLORY DAYS GRILL in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 41.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 76 total violations — 13 critical, 13 major, 50 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 26, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 14 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the bottom of the prep table in the back prep area being rusted to the point where there are holes.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in and reach in freezer.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed the grease trap being soiled with grease on the exterior.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two missing tiles in the dish washing area.
[12B-12-5] 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. Observed an employee beverage in a cup with no lid. Manager removed.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning observed in the clean dish area. Manager removed containers to be recleaned.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket not being stored inverted. Manager corrected storage.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw frozen beef being stored over raw frozen salmon in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected storage after being educated about correct storage.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored above the dish machine. Manager removed.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the missing tiles in the dish washing area and under the tiles near the smoker.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed the wood being used in the smoker being stored on the floor outside. Discussed proper storage with manager.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the under side of the soda fountain machine being soiled with black mold like substance. Discussed cleaning with manager.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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. Packaged salmon improperly thawed in packaging in reach in cooler.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table in bar area. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food, pizza, stored over fried chicken in back kitchen next to three compartment sink. Operator removed pizza during time of inspection.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of of Cases of bottled water left on floor. Operator removed water from floor during time of inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for onion breaded touching produce. Operator removed scoop during time of inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave over service line soiled with food debris. Interior of oven door soiled with burnt food debris located next to deep freezer.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located next to front service line. Mens and womens bathroom missing employee hand washing sign at sinks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on tubes for beer kegs in walk in cooler.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Per operator, romaine lettuce not washed prior to cutting. Discussed with operator proper washing prior to cutting lettuce.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold-like substance on wall beneath dishwashing area.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dishwasher multiple times and tested at 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink and contacted service company.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in bar area. Landed on bus rack. 6 flies in back kitchen prep area. Fly landing on machinery, walls, and food carts. 17 flies in dish machine area. Landing on dirty dishes and clean dishes on dry dish rack.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes from dining room to dish area then picked up plated food without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwashing procedures.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Packaged salmon improperly thawed in packaging.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in coolers on cook line - Cold holding: cut romaine 49-53F, iceberg 50F, 52F, Caesar dressing 51F, ; tomato salsa (55F) 53F; hummus (60F) 58F; buffalo cream cheese (44F); cooked rice (48F); iceberg lettuce (46F); cooked wings (44-45F). Cold well on expo line cold holding: shredded cheese (48F) 49F; cinnamon butter (50F)53F; blue cheese (46F) 41F; ranch (43F); blue cheese (70F) Fried chicken tempted at 68F, left next to three compartment sink. Employee placed inside walk in cooler at time of inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer, can opener, large mixer, in back kitchen soiled with oils food debris located next to food prep wash sink. Interior of smoker heavily soiled with smoke grease. Located adjacent to ice machine.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on the dry storage rack at the bar.