Ybor Grille
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Ybor Grille, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Ruskin average 75, so Ybor Grille trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese cake 45 F, milk 45 F in reach in cooler, manager placed in another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on wrong location of splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - 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 in salt.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Manager placed lid on it at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Devil crabs 114 F under heat lamp, manager placed in steam well. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of meat on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of bread crumbs not labeled in dry storage. Manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 44 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed some of the cheese in the bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 115 F, Yuca 123 F on cook line, began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and soda machine ice chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to walk in cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing next to tea machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
33
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
27
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over food containers near steam table and slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in parsley. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 fly in parsley. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 76 F on counter. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 76 F on counter, operator discarded. Eggs 45F, Cheese 48 F in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries 83 F, operator voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over food containers near steam table and slicer. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks not facing handle side up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic plates on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
30
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Bar dish sink needs quaternary ammonia test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By chest freezer- secured and bar **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: At bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
74
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 on wheel reach in cooler by back door 3 under equipment storage shelf by back door 3 in baseboard by back door Approximately 40 behind three compartment sink 1 by hot box in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: 1 live roach on wall above slicer 1 live roach under dish machine Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: 1 live roach near dish machine. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: 1 live roach next to dish machine 1 live roach above slicer Operator removed and sanitized. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Bar dish sink needs quaternary ammonia test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By chest freezer- secured and bar **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: At bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
64
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 on wheel reach in cooler by back door 3 under equipment storage shelf by back door 3 in baseboard by back door Approximately 40 behind three compartment sink 1 by hot box in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: 1 live roach on wall above slicer 1 live roach under dish machine Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wall by prep table, behind plastic separating from wall by slicer, reach in cooler, and three compartment sink 1 egg sac by dish machine 1 egg sac under equipment storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: 1 roach egg near 3 Compartment Sink Operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals. Food and water bowls observed outside Cat observed in parking lot near back door at start of inspection Observed cat toy and cat medications on shelf of prep table during inspection. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Cat observed open parking lot. **Time Extended**
35A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Bar dish sink needs quaternary ammonia test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. Cooked meatloaf, cooked cabbage prepared previous day **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Cooked cabbage and meat loaf not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By chest freezer- secured and bar **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: At bar area. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 on floor by reach in cooler by back door 3 by prep table 2 by drain board over three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: 1 dead roach near back door 1 dead roach near dish machine Operator removed and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along baseboards Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
39
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
12
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 45 F, ham 45 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner next to flour next to prep sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked crab in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to cook line, operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoes and carrots cooked two days ago not date marked in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone under slicer. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks and spoon next to steam table, operator placed food contact surface down at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
25
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad 55 F in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg and salad prepared yesterday not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup in handwash sink at bar area, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no beard guard. Employee placed on beard guard at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups on floor in dry storage room. Operator removed off of floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Metal pans and Togo boxes in dry storage not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in handwash sink off of cook line.
21-12-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ybor Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ybor Grille on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ybor Grille?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ybor Grille.
How does Ybor Grille compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Ybor Grille most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Ybor Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ybor Grille have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ybor Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ybor Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ybor Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants