THE DOWNTOWN GRILL
301 E CALL ST · STARKE · Bradford County · FL 32091
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line in reach-in cooler drawers under flattop, Philly beef (47F – Cold Holding); beef tips (45F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F – Cold Holding); sauerkraut (47F – Cold Holding); hamburger (46F – Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight, ambient temperature 45f. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in reach-in cooler drawers under flattop, Philly beef (47F – Cold Holding); beef tips (45F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F – Cold Holding); sauerkraut (47F – Cold Holding); hamburger (46F – Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight, ambient temperature 45f. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate for C. Allen expired 4/6/2026, no other Certified Food Manager at time of inspection. **Warning**
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handles have build up on back side. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under/behind equipment has grease build up. At bar, floor under bag-in-box soda racks has soda syrup. Throughout kitchen, walk-in cooler and bar, floors have build up of black residue/debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. At wait station pass thru, hole in wall at cove molding. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At tea station, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. Operator moved scoop. At soda station, ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, shelves by pass thru soiled, finish wearing off. At cook line, gaps at fryer have build up of encrusted grease. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. At cook line, exterior of bulk flour containers have black stains. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:18 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.