Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE GRILL AT PEPPER CREEK

4152 S SUNCOAST BLVD · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34446

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3349291
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8368551
DBPR license1901459

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in bag in box system area not secured

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Plates and bowls on top of cooks line not inverted or covered -ice bucket not inverted

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personnel clothing items stored on top of beer cage, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook without proper hair restraint while preparing food

#5Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In double door reach in cooler near prep area buckets of pickles stored on floor of cooler, cooler floor not 6" off ground **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall of bag in box station closet in dinging area

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink located behind bar in dining area

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of cooks line soiled

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. French fries re,over from bag the stored in uncovered cambro container inside three door reach in cooler near cooks line.

#10Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn floors. Areas through kitchen beginning to show wear/peeling of floor sealant/paint.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.