DOWNTOWN GRILL
301 E CALL ST, Starke FL 32091 · 904-964-9253
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 15 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. At bar, observed 6 flying insects by dish machine.
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2026Call 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
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate for C. Allen expired 4/6/2026, no other Certified Food Manager at time of inspection.
May 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line in reach-in cooler drawers under flattop, Philly beef (47F - Cold Holding); beef tips (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger (46F - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight, ambient temperature 45f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in reach-in cooler drawers under flattop, Philly beef (47F - Cold Holding); beef tips (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger (46F - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight, ambient temperature 45f.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate for C. Allen expired 4/6/2026, no other Certified Food Manager at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handles have build up on back side.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under/behind equipment has grease build up. At bar, floor under bag-in-box soda racks has soda syrup. Throughout kitchen, walk-in cooler and bar, floors have build up of black residue/debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At wait station pass thru, hole in wall at cove molding.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At tea station, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. Operator moved scoop. At soda station, ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator moved scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, shelves by pass thru soiled, finish wearing off. At cook line, gaps at fryer have build up of encrusted grease. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. At cook line, exterior of bulk flour containers have black stains.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, finish on floor worn off, concrete no longer easily cleanable. Also, carpet at front counter area where salads are prepared, build up not easily cleanable
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handles have build up on back side.
Dead roaches on premises. At bar, one dead roach. Operator discarded and cleaned area.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, walls soiled. Throughout kitchen, walk-in cooler and bar, floors have build up of black residue/debris. In kitchen, ceiling tiles and vents have dust build up. At triple sinks, wall has build up of black mold-like substance.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At wait station pass thru, hole in wall at cove molding.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At tea station, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. Operator moved scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line and front counter, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled/stained. At cook line, shelves by pass thru soiled, finish wearing off. At cook line, back plate on fryers and gaps at fryer have build up of encrusted grease.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, finish on floor worn off, concrete no longer easily cleanable. Also, carpet at front counter area where salads are prepared, build up not easily cleanable
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. At bar, observed 6 flying insects by dish machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, pan with dressings and cheese stored under raw beef and seafood. Operator moved to proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink under stairs, splitter added to left faucet, backflow preventer installed at incorrect location. Backflow preventer needs to be at end of splitter where hose is attached.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handles have build up on back side.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, walls soiled. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment has grease bulld up. At cook line, hood has dust build up over fryers. At prep area, wall behind ice machine has dust bulld up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled/stained. At cook line, exterior of bulk containers soiled. At cook line, shelves by pass thru soiled, finish wearing off. At cook line, exterior of reach-in freezer soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In upstairs storage area, case of togo boxes on floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, finish on floor worn off, concrete no longer easily cleanable. Also, carpet at front counter area where salads are prepared, build up not easily cleanable.
May 29, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw pork stored over ready to eat chicken salad. Operator moved chicken salad.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handles have build up on back side.
Ceiling tile missing. In dining room by side exit, 2 ceiling tiles missing.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, walls soiled. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment has grease bulld up. At prep area, wall behind ice machine has dust bulld up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. At cook line, exterior of bulk containers soiled. At cook line, shelves by pass thru soiled, finish wearing off. At bar, speed rail with liquor bottles soiled. At drink station, shelves by stairs soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, finish on floor worn off, concrete no longer easily cleanable. Also, carpet at front counter area where salads are prepared, build up not easily cleanable.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found At bar area, observed 12 flying insects.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At prep area, handle on right side walk-in cooler has build up on back side.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and walls behind cooking equipment has grease build up. At prep area, wall over ice machine has dust build up.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At dish area, wall over middle sink, finish peeling/separating from wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line pass thru area, wood shelves soiled, finish wearing off. At cook line area, exterior of bulk containers soiled. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. At cook line, exterior of reach-in freezer soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In upstairs storage area, case of styrofoam cups on floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, finish on floor worn off, concrete no longer easily cleanable.
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bar, observed 8 flying insects.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At prep area, interior of ice machine bin has mold-like substance at chute.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At prep area, handle on right side walk-in cooler has build up on back side.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment has grease build up. At dish area, wall over triple sink has black mold-like substance. At prep area, wall,over ice machine has dust build up. At cook line, lower part of wall behind cooking equipment has grease build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At tea station, scoop in sugar has handle touching sugar. Operator moved scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line pass thru area, wood shelves soiled, finish wearing off. At wait station, wood shelves have mold-like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At men's room storage closet, paper towels and toilet tissue stored on floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, finish on floor worn off, concrete no longer easily cleanable.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Wire shelves in walk-in cooler soiled. Also, ice machine has build up of lime scale at chute.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen, multiple reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler handles have build up.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor has grease build up. At cook line, hood over fryers has build up. In kitchen, walls soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line pass thru area, wood shelves soiled, finish wearing off. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets and exterior of reach-in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In men's restroom storage closet, case of paper towels stored on floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, finish on floor worn off, concrete no longer easily cleanable.
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator primed pump and ran machine again. Retested Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In kitchen dish area, 2 flying insects. At bar, 4 flying insects. Operator killed and cleaned 2 insects in dish area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can opener blade has encrusted debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At wait station, 3 spray bottles identified as sanitizer, not labeled. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Wire shelves in walk-in cooler soiled. Also, ice machine has build up of lime scale at chute.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In prep area, right side walk-in cooler door handle has build up.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line has build up.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at pass thru in wait station has hole near floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At bar, drain cup for soda gun has build up. Operator cleaned.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler, 3 pieces of tuna in sealed packaging. Operator discarded and removed more tuna from freezer, cutting open packages while fish is still frozen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Wire shelves in walk-in cooler soiled. Also, ice machine has build up of lime scale at chute.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In prep area, right side walk-in cooler door handle has build up.
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. In walk-in cooler, 3 pieces of tuna in sealed packaging. Operator discarded and removed more tuna from freezer, cutting open packages while fish is still frozen.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor has grease build up. At cook line area, walls have build up. At cook line, hood system has build up of grease and dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler at pass thru exterior front has build up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink, right side hose bibb leaking.
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