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SWAMPYS BAR & GRILLE

19773 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE · DUNNELLON · Marion County · FL 34432

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3438667
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8727693
DBPR license5202377

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate8 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 3

#9High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Inside of container of fried wontons lined with paper towel on bottom on shelf near manager's office. Employee removed paper towel from container during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pans containing raw alligator meat and raw shrimp stored on shelf directly above mesh bag containing onions inside reach-in cooler in prep area. Manager stated the onions are always cooked prior to being served. Manager moved onions away from raw meats during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (58F – Cold Holding); pico (58F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the items in the cooler were moved into the reach-in cooler from the walk-in cooler 30 minutes prior. Manager stated the cooler had become unplugged. After plugging the cooler back into the wall, ambient temperature 42F. Inspector had employees add ice to items in the cooler to help rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline near fryers has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored down inside handwash sink in server station. Inspector removed spoon from sink before washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test kit for chlorine dish machine.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline near fryers has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several employee aprons, jackets, and backpacks hanging from food storage shelf near manager's office. Manager had an employee removed all personal items from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on drying rack near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor throughout kitchen worn, exposing subfloor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked containers and lids on food storage shelf near manager's office.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at secondary handwash sink in bar area.

#7Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 1. Shelving in liquor storage closet constructed from unsealed plywood. 2. Exterior of beer cooler in bar area rusted.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sugar bin and lid in server station soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.