DIXIE CROSSROADS
1475 GARDEN ST, Titusville FL 32796 · 321-268-5000
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect in salad station 2 small flying insects on cook line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021057684 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken and raw mahi fish stored in low boy cooler in kitchen at 46 F for 3 hours. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler. New reading 40F on both items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing under reheating station in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink by ice machine in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test strips available
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By kitchen entrance
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Low boy reach in cooler on cook line not keeping food cold.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers and grill by walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected on ice machine area. Operator placed them in a bag
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. On cook line. Operator removed
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top grill by walk in cooler
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of corn kernel located by drive through area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster bisque at 116F hot holding for 1hour and 20 minutes. Operator reheated. New reading 180 F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose in back area by dishmachine and under reheating station in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen Soda gun in bar area by parking lot
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By dishmachine area. Operator removed buckets and containers blocking the hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink substance inside ice machine by kitchen entrance
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack by shrimp walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in fish reach in cooler by breading station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in coolers and walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Cream for ice cream packs stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Ice bucket/shovel stored unprotected. In server area by restrooms. Operator flipped it and put in on a sanitized surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer by beer walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging on can opener in kitchen. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven Interior of potato oven
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected in server area by restrooms. Operator covered them
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back area by chemical room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen. Operator placed inside sanitizer solution.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 29 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Clam chowder cooling in walk in cooler stored overnight between 46 and 50F. Operator discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tartar sauce date marked 8/18 placed in server area and inside beer walk in cooler. Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of employee drink placed inside ice bin in server area. Operator discarded ice. Unidentified object frozen in ice cube in ice bin on server area by public restrooms. Operator discarded ice
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clam chowder cooling in walk in cooler stored overnight between 46 and 50F. Operator discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray bottle stored next wooden trays under make table in kitchen. Operator removed
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen next to shrimp prep area and on hose next to dish machine area. Operator placed a vacuum breaker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -tea urn by kitchen entrance door COS -some cutting boards throughout kitchen -both can openers in kitchen. COS
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice inside hand sink by kitchen entrance next to ice machine
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Container storage Shelving with rust
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by kitchen entrance door interior with pink substance. Ice machine in server area by public restrooms. Operator cleaned it
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned it
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Potato oven door handles soiled with grease. Operator cleaned
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line not inverted and on soup station. Operator flipped them
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. Salmon thawed in ROP packaging stored in beer walk in cooler. Operator discarded it.
Employee beverage container in ice bin in server area. Bottle of employee drink placed in ice bin in server area. Unidentified object frozen in ice cube in ice bin on server area by public restrooms Operator discarded the ice.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on drying rack next to dish machine area. Operator moved containers
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dish machine area. Operator removed and cleaned up
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers and grill station area -in walk in freezer -in beer walk in cooler
Ice bucket stored unprotected directly on ice machine between uses. Operator corrected
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven in kitchen and interior of potato oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in reach in cooler under make table next to hand sink by kitchen exit door -Exterior of all kitchen equipment in grill area and salad station -Exterior of conveyor oven in kitchen COS -racks in salad walk in cooler and seafood walk in cooler COS -hood filters in kitchen COS -exterior of order screens in kitchen soiled with dust
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish machine area. Operator removed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romaine lettuce at salad station. Operator washed lettuce
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in drive through area. Operator removed
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters unprotected next to tea urns by kitchen entrance door. Operator covered them
Stored food not covered. Tea urns in server area and by kitchen entrance are uncovered. Operator covered them
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping Towels not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator placed them in sanitizer bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk fish breading stored in drive through area not labeled. Operator added a label
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate19 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. Chlorine dishwasher machine 0 ppm recheck 50 ppm
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect in salad station 2 small flying insects on cook line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over frozen drink mixers in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweets potatoes kept on prep area oven for less 4 hrs with temperature of 132 F. Manager rise temperature in oven. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored next to hand wash sink under paper towels in servers station close to expo line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing ice inside hand wash sink in servers station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Expo person scooped melted butter with soufflé cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust and mold like substance throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned cups in outside bar not inverted. Ice bucket Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stores over shrimp that is been prep on prep area. Operator moved
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing rings, bracelets, watch.
Equipment in poor repair.Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of raw shrimp stored on prep freezer floor.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked lids kept on dish area cleaned rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handled scoop in bin cooked rice walk in cooler
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Light stored next to bottles in bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conveyor oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on several reach in coolers. Outside of oven doors Fan covers in salad walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by fryers soiled and reach in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored directly on floor in outside dry storage
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans not inverted kept on dry storage by drive thru thru area l
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves prep walk in cooler and clean dish shelving in prep area
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in shrimp prep area. Next unannounced per supervisor on duty R. Hicks
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cook line soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by dish washer used as a dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Multiple ice bins in establishment soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceilings tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damage in dish washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of kitchen walk-in cooler shelving soiled and rusting. Shelving behind bar soiled. Operator had employees start cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler in front of food prep area.
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in shrimp prep area. Next unannounced per supervisor on duty R. Hicks
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw chicken with gloved hand, then proceeded to touch clean surfaces, equipment and new gloves without first washing hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 51 Fully thawed raw Mahi in sealed bag bearing thawing requirements label.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two drawer cooler and reach in cooler in salad bar area chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); Mahi (45F - Cold Holding); cod (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from yesterday not date marked. Operator dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cook line soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by dish washer used as a dump sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw oysters under light eaters and combos section on menus not properly identified. Operator started properly identifying all menus.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Multiple ice bins in establishment soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceilings tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored in a protected manner. Operator corrected.
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. Fully thawed raw Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment in kitchen walk way. Operator removed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damage in dish washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of kitchen walk-in cooler shelving soiled and rusting. Shelving behind bar soiled. Operator had employees start cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler in front of food prep area.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in kitchen/prep area. Next unannouncex routine per supervisor on duty, D. Corey.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at inside bar soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine/bin, soiled with pink and black mold like substance in deflector and inside door/lid.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer behind walk in cooler unit, ice build up interior
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Tubs of Raw shucked oysters moved to tub but top of container not saved until all have been used.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heating lamp in broiler station exterior soiled, side of reach in cooler soiled, exterior of trash cans soiled. Walk in cooler swir3 metal shelving soiled with old debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas line behind fryer units soiled. Standing water by beer reach in cooler unit at inside bar. Walk in freezer floor soiled interior. Multiple holes on walls thought out the location that need sealed.
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can crushed tomatoes, 6#9oz size
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in kitchen/prep area. Next unannouncex routine per supervisor on duty, D. Corey.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk opened, no date mark, corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at inside bar soiled.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the dish washing station turned off due to faucet leaking.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine/bin, soiled with pink and black mold like substance in deflector and inside door/lid.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large bowls stored in open wire shelving not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Red shirt stored over case open squeeze bottles. Removed by manager
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer behind walk in cooler unit, ice build up interior
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Items removed and area cleaned, shucking knives stored between container and shelf.
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Tubs of Raw shucked oysters moved to tub but top of container not saved until all have been used.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heating lamp in broiler station exterior soiled, side of reach in cooler soiled, exterior of trash cans soiled. Walk in cooler swir3 metal shelving soiled with old debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of frisbees used as kids meal plates stored on the floor in back room. Corrected, relocated
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas line behind fryer units soiled. Standing water by beer reach in cooler unit at inside bar. Walk in freezer floor soiled interior. Multiple holes on walls thought out the location that need sealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in wait station not labeled, corrected, picture of sugar at back prep station not labeled, corrected.
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -red hose in dishwashing area -green hose next to storage shed
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -test kit expired for hot water sanitizing dish machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents/tiles throughout kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dry storage shed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor in front of fryers, operator states floors are scheduled to be resurfaced in September
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield over ice machine in service area damaged
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of white plastic containers in drive thru area soiled -cans rack soiled -walk-in cooler door gasket soiled -fryers have an accumulation of grease -exterior of trash cans soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -expo cooler
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Walk-in cooler: grits 81-127F, per kitchen manager in walk-in cooler over 4 hours, operator discarded
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee in dishwashing area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -apparent squirrel droppings (30+) under triple sink in gazebo currently only being used for storage
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -table top cooler: sour cream 48F, per operator less than 1 hour, operator relocated to reach-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -red hose in dishwashing area -green hose next to storage shed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards stained on cookline -inside of ice machine in service area has a light accumulation of pink, mold-like substance
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area blocked by stack of tubs, operator relocated
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -test kit expired for hot water sanitizing dish machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in ice
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents/tiles throughout kitchen
Dead insects on premises. -2 dead insects under triple sink in gazebo currently only being used for storage, operator removed and cleaned area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dry storage shed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor in front of fryers, operator states floors are scheduled to be resurfaced in September
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil powder and shredded coconut stored on floor in dry storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield over ice machine in service area damaged
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in dishwashing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of white plastic containers in drive thru area soiled -cans rack soiled -walk-in cooler door gasket soiled -fryers have an accumulation of grease -exterior of trash cans soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of hinged trays on floor in dry storage area, operator relocated -cases of gloves stored on floor, operator relocated
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -expo cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind flat top grill has an accumulation of grease
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