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GRUFFS TAP & GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3412593
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8576088
DBPR license5201349

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol air freshener stored on tray in server station beside clean coffee mugs. Manager removed spray from area during this inspection. Cigarettes and perfume stored beside container of salt and above takeout cups in cabinet behind bar. Employee removed all from cabinet during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at both spigots at mop sink. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back corner of building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in bar area. Employee replenished towels at handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Several large holes in ceiling in back of restaurant near water heater. Large hole in ceiling in back of kitchen near ice machine.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor in dry storage are in back of kitchen. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen beside wall below three-compartment sink. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside ice machine. Two dead roaches on floor in unused banquet area or restaurant. Manager cleaned up and discarded all dead roaches during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and chipped plastic pan in-use on rack inside walk-in freezer.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Ice buildup around door of walk-in freezer.

#5Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash receptacle available near handwash sink in back of kitchen near walk-in freezer. Manager placed trash can at handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelving of prep tables throughout establishment heavily rusted.

#7Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old lettuce stuck to side of plastic pan on clean dish rack near dish machine. Clean plastic pan lid soiled with black substance on clean dish rack near dish machine. Employee washed and sanitized both during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of frozen raw chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink in back of kitchen. Inspector turned on cool running water over chicken and reviewed proper thawing methods with manager during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors throughout kitchen heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris under and around equipment. Floor in server station below table soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at cookline.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 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
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.