Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE DOWNTOWN GRILL

301 E CALL ST · STARKE · Bradford County · FL 32091

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3641658
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10944421
DBPR license1400161

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. At bar, observed 6 flying insects by dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, pan with dressings and cheese stored under raw beef and seafood. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink under stairs, splitter added to left faucet, backflow preventer installed at incorrect location. Backflow preventer needs to be at end of splitter where hose is attached.

Basic 5

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handles have build up on back side. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, walls soiled. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment has grease bulld up. At cook line, hood has dust build up over fryers. At prep area, wall behind ice machine has dust bulld up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled/stained. At cook line, exterior of bulk containers soiled. At cook line, shelves by pass thru soiled, finish wearing off. At cook line, exterior of reach-in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In upstairs storage area, case of togo boxes on floor.

#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, finish on floor worn off, concrete no longer easily cleanable. Also, carpet at front counter area where salads are prepared, build up not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.