Colony Grill
670 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218211
What drove the grade
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection6 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate6
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soda gun behind bar closes to central avenue soiled with mold like substance.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwashing sink in back dough prep blocked by broom and dust pan. Manager removed broom and dust pan.
Fixed on the spot
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Handwashing sink in server area interior soiled with soda like substance.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Soap dispenser located behind bar at handwashing sink not dispensing.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle containing mineral on table in back dough prep area. Spray bottle containing window cleaner on shelf in take out area. Manager labeled bottles.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed mushrooms stored over single serve cartons of milk in walk-in-cooler. Unwashed lettuce stored over mozzarella in walk-in-cooler
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of microwave oven on pizza line soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Interior of far left deli cooler on pizza make line soiled with food debris.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets on deli coolers on pizza make line soiled with mold like substances.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee back pack and helmet stored on shelf next to rolls of paper towels in dry storage area. Manager removed items.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.