SAVAGES BAR AND GRILL
1691 E JEFFERSON ST · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High 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**
35A-04-4High 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.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. In bar next to hand wash sink . **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
53A-04-6Intermediate – 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
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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
27-16-4Intermediate – 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
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep,area of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in back room, no gasket Walk in cooler gasket torn
36-17-5Basic – 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**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. By water heater
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer handle **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in bar and back room
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in bar
23-03-4Basic – 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
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from 3 compartment sink Glass door cooler in bar Refrigerator in back room
14-06-4Basic – 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.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.