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GRUMPY GATORS BAR & GRILL

4828 S SUNCOAST BLVD · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34446

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3504158
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8894819
DBPR license1901093

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on top of buffet shelf 1 live fly in bar area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over lettuce in walk in cooler

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw burgers (45F – Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (45F – Cold Holding); raw steak (46F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (45F – Cold Holding) operator states they received a delivery at 11am and had the door propped open. Employee placed bags of ice on items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tiffany Lori **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper and tuna filets fully thawed

#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee soda bottle in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen

#3Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm in bar area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.