BUTCHER BLOCK KITCHEN
262 E ORANGE ST, Groveland FL 34736 · 352-557-5003
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019007915 | Dec 10, 2018 | Jun 19, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. -per operator, bacon is partially cooked to below 145F, held on cook line, then fully cooked to order. Provided non-continuous cooking form to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in coolers/freezer outdoor -interior of spray hoses in dish room
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. -Kathy and Cecilia
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -behind ice machine
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Accumulation of debris on doors of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in salt bin in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal bags on shelves with condiments, operator moved bags to bottom empty shelf.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -beverage glasses in server area
Equipment in poor repair. -microwave door in kitchen -fryer baskets -fryer cabinet door is missing
Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -server room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior and exterior of fryer cabinets -hood suppression filters
Open dumpster and grease receptacle lids. Operator closed
Stored food not covered. -fries and chicken patties in reach in freezer
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -operator discarded and made new sanitizer
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter blend (70F - Cold Holding), prep table in kitchen, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine -plastic guard in ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked potatoes in upright reach in cooler in kitchen
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -drink cups next to ice bin in server station
Equipment in poor repair. -microwave panel missing on microwave on cook line -fryer cabinet door missing
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Interior of microwave on prep table has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets are soiled -hood suppression filters over fryers -gaskets on upright reach in freezer in kitchen -gaskets and exterior of outdoor white reach in freezer
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken behind raw beef in reach in drawers on cook line. Operator moved chicken to front.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -portioned pulled pork in upright reach in cooler in kitchen dated 9/10.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter blend (70F - Cold Holding), prep table in kitchen, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler for quick chill.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -spray bottle of bleach, 500++, operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine -plastic guard in ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -dish area, operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked potatoes in upright reach in cooler in kitchen
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -outdoor storage area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -drink cups next to ice bin in server station
Equipment in poor repair. -microwave panel missing on microwave on cook line -fryer cabinet door missing
Food stored on floor. -cooking oil in outside storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Interior of microwave on prep table has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets are soiled -hood suppression filters over fryers -gaskets on upright reach in freezer in kitchen -gaskets and exterior of outdoor white reach in freezer
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -on prep table next to cutting board. Operator moved to lower shelf with nothing next to it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs, then started to plate food with no glove change or hand wash,
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed licensed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken with raw pork and Philly steak in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler in back storage area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 Cooks on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. cook on cook line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink Reach in cooler gasket by prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by prep area. Avantco freezer in the kitchen area soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve cups at drink area. Operator inverted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled Wall throughout dish washing area soiled
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator changed water. Rechecked 50 ppm.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in reach in cooler in server area.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -mashed potatoes put in deep container and covered. Educated operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -shelf under hot holding unit. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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. -raw mahi 34F, in reach in cooler on cook line. Operat cut.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone over make table on cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -rack by dishmachine
Light not functioning under hood suppression system on cook line
Stored food not covered. -reach in freezer on cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lemons over prepped deli meat in walk in cooler.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Some on plastic shield.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In side ice cream room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some cooler gaskets.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pork fritters over French fries.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 67f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On plastic shield.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator in ice cream room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in prep cooler by toaster.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dish machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.