Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE DOWNTOWN GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3788516
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13948184
DBPR license1400161

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter flip top reach-in cooler, cut tomato (45/46F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight. Ambient thermometer shows 47f, inspector thermometer shows ambient temperature at 44f. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter flip top reach-in cooler, cut tomato (45/46F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight. Ambient thermometer shows 47f, inspector thermometer shows ambient temperature at 44f. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can opener blade has build up of food residue.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At soda station, plastic cup stacked before air drying.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, hood above fryers has grease/dust build up. Throughout kitchen, walk-in cooler and bar, floors have build up of black residue/debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gaskets on reach-in cooler soiled with food debris. 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, exterior of bulk flour containers have black stains. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-02-5

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 October 21, 2026 3:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.