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DILLARDS OYSTER BAR LLC

5427 BROWN STREET, Graceville FL 32440

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4200560
Grade history
FEB 24
APR 25
JUN 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line has plastic containers inside the employee hand sink. Manager removed items from the hand.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, by the microwave.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. He placed hat on his head.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line and bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at oyster bar had soap bucket inside, employee removed and changed out sanitizer.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed 1 full tea urn without lid. Person In Charge covered tea urn at time of inspection.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed no proof of required state food handler training for 1 oyster shucker.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not secured by drink machine in the outside bar area.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed container of liquid margarine stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Food stored on floor. Observed broccoli in box stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2023 · Time extension given Time Extended/Return visit Aug 3, 2023 · Time extension given. Manager scheduled to take test Aug. 23. Time Extended

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.