Colony Grill
3640 Midtown Dr, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918980
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 17 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Jul 20 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
More time given
- First visitJul 17, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
5 live flies in chemical storage room. 2 live flies in pizza dough prepping area in kitchen. 2 live flies in the room with mop sink and cleaning equipment.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A few food employees working in kitchen have no proof of training.
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Operator removed drink from prep table in kitchen.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Code 25, Single-service items: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
At bar. Operator moved straws behind bar.
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.