GREG'S HAYSTAX INC
526 UMATILLA BLVD, Umatilla FL 32784 · (352)669-1555
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Servers grabbing toast with barehands.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw sausage over cooked chicken wings.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. -Case of chicken in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler.
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 of jalapeños.
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. -0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 70f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill or put on time plan.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Taco meat.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink by ware wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Steaks at room temperature.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour at wait station.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 sanitizer 0 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200+. Operator changed water rechecked 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco meat in walk in cooler. Operator date mark
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on dish drying shelf in the kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over cut tomato.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -White spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In warewash.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw pork over pre cooked chicken.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from flat grill.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Servers grabbing toast with barehands.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers.
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.