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Mio's Grill & Cafe

1261 Gulf Blvd #120, Clearwater, FL 33767
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Mio's Grill & Cafe appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up four times.

Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sealed Raw burger stored on same shelf as sealed feta cheese packs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade soup no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tahini and cooking oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup containers. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: No date markings observed on 19 soups containers in reach in cooler. Staff states soup made on 9/1/2025. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One new employee -cook - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rice In-use utensil stored in pan. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Spoon for scooping rice observed in water not at 135f, or hotter. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
78
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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. One new employee -cook
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Rice In-use utensil stored in pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - 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. 0ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
78
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened Cooked chicken and cooked gyro meat no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green pea sauce. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
86
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Oct 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mio's Grill & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mio's Grill & Cafe on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mio's Grill & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mio's Grill & Cafe.

How does Mio's Grill & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Mio's Grill & Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Mio's Grill & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mio's Grill & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mio's Grill & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mio's Grill & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mio's Grill & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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