Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SAVAGES BAR AND GRILL

1691 E JEFFERSON ST · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3231138
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7998331
DBPR license3700060

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 5, 2023 1:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 6, 2023 2:34 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs in refrigerator at bar over washed cut leafy greens, operator move to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings next to refrigerator in back room 2 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf 3 rodent droppings on shelf by door to storage room 1 rodent Dr on top of freezer 1 rodent dropping on floor between chest and vertical freezers 2 rodent droppings on shelf at front counter in front of sugar packets 6 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink at front counter Approximately 33 rodent droppings under front counter across from 2 door cooler Approximately 7 rodent droppings in cabinet under soda machine 2 plastic cups under flat top grill with teeth marks Approximately 9 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink in bar 2 rodent droppings under ice bin in bar Operator began to clean.

#15High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. In bar next to hand wash sink . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jeremy Gambrel, Jennifer Gambrel. Owners since 11/21

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand wash sink to change cleaning bucket, discussed use of hand wash sink with operator

#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In mens or ladies rooms, bowling alley side . 73F in both bathrooms

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep,area of kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in back room, no gasket Walk in cooler gasket torn

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area, by bar and in back room Floors soiled under equipment and in walk in cooler Standing water on floor by water heater **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. By water heater

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer handle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in bar and back room

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in bar

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler at front counter Frame around doors of reach in cooler Floor fan in back room

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from 3 compartment sink Glass door cooler in bar Refrigerator in back room

#12Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood under counter at bar is deteriorated, partial board coming off.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.