GRUMPY'S RESTAURANT
200 3RD ST · NEPTUNE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32266
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Chemical sanitizer was low in bucket. Manager replaced sanitizer bucket. Second test on dish machine at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler Ham steak (46F – Cold Holding). Manager provided ice bath to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table Hollandaise (110F-118F – Hot Holding), stored double panned. Manager removed and had employee reheat Hollandaise. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee food training certification expired.
Basic 9
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed interior of dish machine with lime buildup.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dry rack dish ware and utensils stored in soiled container. Manager removed and placed in ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line deeply grooved close to walk in cooler.
12B-04-4Basic – Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee food stored on prep table while prepping. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on dry rack containers wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.