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 dateMarch 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3309386
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8226008
DBPR license3700060

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 15, 2023 5:36 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 16, 2023 10:02 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 12 lemons in walk in cooler moldy. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 45 rodent droppings found in cabinet between beer cooler and food Reach-in-Cooler at end of hot line. 1 rodent dropping on dry storage shelf in prep area 1 rodent droppings rodent droppings on floor in prep area across from ice machine 3 behind mop sink at service station, behind on shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. In bar next to hand wash sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in back room, no gasket **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor behind bar soiled with dirt and debris -floor in prep kitchen soiled and has broken tiles -floor in cook line soiled **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area, by bar and in back room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bread, pickle bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. – single door reach in freezers in prep kitchen have heavy ice build up. – large chest freezer has heavy ice build up. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in back room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of deep fryer have grease build up Gaskets of reach in cooler at front counter Frame around doors of reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic22-16-4

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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and floor behind cooking equipment on cook line have build up of dirt and food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-06-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.