CHOP BLOCK GRILL
691 S BROAD ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-678-6767
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024. Operator renewed during inspection.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021037793 | Aug 3, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw duck stored over ready-to-eat pasta in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored next to clean equipment on cook line and prep area on lower shelves of prep tables. Operator had employees move drinks.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwash sink for employees due to water being turned off at handwash sink near dishmachine due to leak. Operator turned back on and plans to replace faucet.
Some mussel tags not marked with last date served. Discussed storage of tags.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near three compartment sink area. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer in three compartment sink in kitchen at 200+ ppm. Employee diluted to 100 ppm.
Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator placed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard boiled egg (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut leaf lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); coco sauce (58F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (57F - Cold Holding) Operator states all items were below 41 when placed in reach in cooler at 11am. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024. Operator renewed during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jami D. Chanel M.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards
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.