GAME DAY GRILL
321 N MAIN ST, Trenton FL 32693 · 352-363-8731
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2025. Establishment is open and operating during this inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024009925 | Dec 4, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 | $400 |
| 5--2018052805 | Oct 5, 2018 | Nov 7, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Several flats of raw shell eggs stored on top shelf above butter and cheese inside reach-in cooler near cookline. 2. Sealed bags containing raw frozen chicken wings stored on top of ziplock bag containing fully-cooked frozen turkey inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Manager moved both ready to eat items to shelf above raw foods during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label in storage room near mop sink. Manager added the proper label during this inspection.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pots and pans stored on visibly soiled shelf below prep table at cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager removed the drink from the area during this inspection.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table at cookline. Manager removed the phone from the table during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table at cookine soiled with grease and/or food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall at cookline behind fryer soiled with grease. 2. Floor along perimeter and under equipment in kitchen and dry storage area soiled with dirt and/or food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Four wet mops stored down inside mop sink and down in mop bucket beside mop sink. Manager removed and inverted all mops to dry during this inspection.
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot below three-compartment sink.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment approved for 46 seats. There are 54 seats upon arrival. Operator removed the excess seats during this inspection. Inspector provided a seating change evaluation to the manager during this inspection.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind building not on nonabsorbent pad.
Sep 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pan of rice lined with grocery bag in warmer at cookline. Manager removed the rice from the grocery bag during this inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2025. Establishment is open and operating during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf directly above box of plantains inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Employee rearranged the cooler during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing Lysol stored on shelf beside box containing single-use plastic forks. Manager removed the Lysol from the shelf during this inspection.
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 jug of milk missing date on shelf inside reach-in cooler near back door. Manager stated the milk was opened on 9/20 and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
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/ No certified food manager currently employed at this establishment.
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. Manager stated all employees are new and have only been employed for approximately two weeks. Manager does not have proof of food handler training provided proof either employee has been informed of their health reporting responsibilities.
No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No soap or towels at handwash sink near ice machine. 2. No towels at handwash sink at cookline. Manager replenished all during this inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use foam cups stored directly on floor in dry storage room. Manager placed them on a shelf during this inspection.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored inside kitchen near the back door. Manager placed the propane tank outdoors during this inspection.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wood surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf in server station constructed from unsealed plywood.
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken stored on shelf above packages of sliced cooked ham and diced cooked ham. Employee moved ham to the top shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black substance. Cutting board at cookline stained.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above takeout containers in dry storage area soiled with brown substance. Ceiling tile in server station above reach-in drink coolers stained.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage room. Employee swept up dead roach during this inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup inside reach-in freezer at cookline.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle near handwash sink near ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lighting above cookline soiled with dust. Hood filters over fryer soiled with food debris.
Dec 5, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has changed ownership and has not yet applied for a license. -From follow-up inspection 12/05/2023: No change. Time extended to 02/02/2024.
Dec 4, 2023Administrative determination recommendedRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has changed ownership and has not yet applied for a license.
Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp and raw pork sausage inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved chicken to lower shelf during this inspection.
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 27 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area of kitchen room below shelving. Six rodent droppings on floor in kitchen under and around mop sink. 12 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen in corner near deep fryer. Manager had employees begin cleaning areas during this inspection.
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make-table at cookline stained. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance.
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of clean utensils stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed container from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Takeout menus missing consumer advisory.
Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in server station/prep area around ice machine.
Observed: Cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel underneath cutting board at cookline.
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two scored cutting boards on shelf in dry storage area.
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table across from three-compartment sink beside and above clean dishes.
Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Approximately 1 inch gap around opening of exterior screen door in kitchen.
Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked pan lid inside storage bin on lower shelf of prep table across from three-compartment sink.
Priority: Basic-Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezer near cookline.
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.