Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GRUFFS TAP & GRILL

12084 S WILLIAMS ST · DUNNELLON · Marion County · FL 34432

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3369510
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388770
DBPR license5201349

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pan of raw chicken stored on shelf above box containing unwashed potatoes inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef wrapped in plastic stored on shelf above container of naan bread inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed raw items on bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles of hand soap stored on shelf above condiment cups in kitchen near back door. Manager moved soap to the chemical storage shelf during this inspection. Stainless steel polish stored on table beside pan containing rice in kitchen near warewash area. Manager removed stainless steel polish from table during this inspection. Jug containing "Pine-Sol" stored on lower shelf of prep table beside jug containing apple juice in server station. Manager removed chemicals from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing on side of building in outdoor seating area. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on rear corner side of building. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection at outside mop sink.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave at cookline heavily soiled. Can opener blade soiled with black substance at prep table near cookline. Deflector plate inside ice machine in kitchen near back door soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a container with water at handwash sink at cookline. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cookline missing handwash sign. Handwash sink in bar area missing towels. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer missing label near handwash sink in bar area. Manager added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup used as scoop inside bin of flour and two containers of seasonings at cookline. Manager removed all condiment cups from containers during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks in cutting board at cookline.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below chemical storage shelf in kitchen near back door. 11 dead roaches on floor around mop sink in kitchen near walk-in freezer. Four dead roaches on floor in u used banquet room. Manager began cleaning dead roaches during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pink drink cup and bottle of water on prep table beside takeout cups and utensils in server station. Manager removed drinks from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around equipment behind bar area soiled with broken glass and debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris under and around tables/equipment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Trash can unavailable near handwash sink near walk-in freezer. Manager placed a trash can at handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill heavily soiled with grease. Lower shelf below grill heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing takeout containers stored on floor in liquor storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing raw frozen fish thawing inside prep sink without running water. Manager placed pan of raw fish into the walk-in cooler to continue thawing during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.